Constantine is the capital of Constantine Province in north-eastern Algeria. Slightly inland, it is about 80 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. Regarded as the capital of eastern Algeria and the centre of its region, Constantine has a population of over 500,000 (750,000 with the agglomeration), making it the third largest city in the country after Algiers and Oran.
Constantine is situated on a plateau at 640 metres above sea level. The city is framed by a deep ravine and has a dramatic appearance. The city is very picturesque with a number of bridges and a viaduct crossing the ravine. The ravine is crossed by four bridges, including Pont Sidi M'Cid.
Constantine has one university, the University of Constantine, which was founded in 1969. There are museums and important historical sites around the city. Constantine is the railhead of a prosperous and diverse agricultural area. It also a center of the grain trade and has flour mills, a tractor factory, and industries producing textiles, wool, linen, and leather goods. Algeria and Tunisia serve as its markets.
PLACE TO VISIT
The city is framed by a deep ravine and has a dramatic appearance. The city is very picturesque with a number of bridges and a viaduct crossing the ravine.
The city center bridge's this city are very famous for 7 bridges especially the "GANTARET EL HIBAL" bridge which is the 2ª highest suspended bridge in the world it's a perfect place to do a bungee jump.
Gustave Mercier Museum (displays of ancient and modern art)
Ben-Badis Mosque
the Casbah
Emir Abdel Kader University & Mosque
Soumma Mausoleum, at Khroub
the Palace of Ahmed Bey
ruins of the Antonian Roman aqueduct
In the nearby are the Roman city of Tiddis and the megalithic monuments and burial grounds at Djebel Mazala Salluste.
Emir Abd Elkader Mosque & University the monument located in city center.
HOW TO REACH
By plane - Mohamed Boudiaf Airport (CZL/DABC). 9km (5miles) from city centre , provides several daily flights from other major European cities such as Paris, Geneva, Istambul, Marseille,Brussels,lille and Lyon.and From the airport it is fairly easy to rent a car or take a shuttle to the city center.
By train - Constantine Train Station. The train station is near the city centre and it connected to all algerian network & Tunisian destination.
By boat - Skikda port. Only 80km form the city center connected to Marseille (France).
Annaba port Only 150Km from the city center Connected to Marseille (France).
Tunis port. Only 250Km from the city Connected to Napolis,Genova & Rome (Italy).
Algiers port. 450 km Connected to Marseille & sete (France), Napolis (italy),Barcelona & Alicante (Spain).
Bejaia port. about 250 km connected to Marseille (france)
