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  1. Constantine is regarded as the capital of eastern Algeria and the commercial centre of its region and has a population of about 450,000 (938,475 [6] with the agglomeration), making it the third largest city in the country after Algiers and Oran. There are several museums and historical sites located around the city.

  2. Constantine, city, northeast Algeria. A natural fortress, the city occupies a rocky diamond-shaped plateau that is surrounded, except at the southwest, by a precipitous gorge through the eastern side of which flows the Rhumel River. The plateau is 2,130 feet (650 metres) above sea level and from.

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  3. Aug 29, 2018 · Constantine is one of the oldest and most picturesque cities in Africa, with eight bridges connecting two sides of a gorge. Learn about its Roman and Berber past, visit its monuments and mosques, and enjoy its panoramic views.

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    • Tiddis. Hovering on a barren mountain slope, some 30km from Constantine, the ruined Roman town of Tiddis is perhaps the most impressively situated of all Algeria…
    • National Museum Cirta. Highlighting the numerous finds from excavations in and around Constantine and nearby Tiddis, there are some stunning pieces in this museum.
    • Palace of Ahmed Bey. The palace of Hajj Ahmed, the bey or ruler of Constantine from 1826, is one of the finest Ottoman-era buildings in the country.
    • Sidi M'Cid Bridge. The Sidi M’Cid Bridge, also known as the Suspended Bridge, is Constantine’s iconic monument, its image defining the city. It is a 164m-long suspension…
  4. Jan 4, 2017 · Constantine or the “the City of Bridges” is the third largest city in Algeria, tucked away in a rocky plateau 650 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by the magnificent gorge of the Rhumel River. The geography of the city is unique. Located 100 kilometers from the countries coast, the journey to Constantine passes through mountains ...

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  5. Constantine ( Arabic: قسنطينة, Qusantinah; Berber: ⵇⵙⵏⵟⵉⵏⴰ, qsnṭina) is a city in Northeast Algeria and the capital of Constantine Province. It is a famous tourist spot known for its breathtaking canyons, magnificent bridges, and picturesque location.

  6. Constantine , ancient Cirta, City (pop., 2008 est.: 520,000), northeastern Algeria. A natural fortress, it is situated on a rocky height some 800 ft (250 m) above the Rhumel River valley. By the 3rd century bce it was one of Numidia ’s most important towns, and it reached its apex of prosperity under Micipsa in the 2nd century bce.

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