Constantine Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Constantine

Constantine is one of the world’s oldest cities. Founded by the Phoenicians, it became the capital of the Numidian Kingdom under the name Cirta. The city was renamed to "Constantine" in 313 AD by the Romans, in honour of Constantine the Great. Completely destroyed by Maxence in 311CE, it was rebuilt shortly afterwards by Emperor Constantine who named it after himself. Constantine has preserved the historic relics of three millennia of Numidian, Roman, Muslim, Ottoman and colonial occupation. The ancient city has been listed as an Algerian national heritage site since December 2004.

Top Attractions in Constantine

Explore the best things to see and do in Constantine:

• ★Ahmed Bey Palace
• ★Ben-Badis Mosque
• ★Bois de la Légion d'Honneur
• ★Emir Abd Elkader Mosque
• ★Emir Abdel Kader University & Mosque
• ★Gustave Mercier Museum
• ★Palace of Ahmed Bey
• ★Passerelle Slimane Mellah

Where to Stay in Constantine

• 🏨Grand Hotel Cirta
• 🏨Hotel Marriott Constantine

Constantine Travel Guide Sections

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