π° Algiers Citadel: The Timeless Soul of the Kasbah π(2)
π Architectural Wonders Around Every Corner The Kasbahβs charm lies in its organic layout: narrow lanes twist upward, revealing hidden riads (traditional courtyard houses), madrassas (Islamic schools), and hammams (bathhouses) adorned with intricate zellij tilework and carved stucco. π΄β¨ Dominating the skyline is the Ketchaoua Mosque, a 17th-century marvel that later became a cathedral under French ruleβa symbol of resilience amid cultural shifts.ποΈ π¬ π Where the Sea Meets the Soul Today, the Kasbah pulses with life. Locals gather in sunlit squares to share mint tea, while artists and musicians keep age-old traditions alive.ποΈ π¬ From its terraces, watch the sun dip below the waves, casting the white-and-ochre buildings in goldβa scene that has inspired poets for millennia.π΄β¨ #KasbahOfAlgiers #MediterraneanMagic #IslamicHeritage
