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The Kasbah of Algiers is the medina, or traditional old quarters in the capital of Algeria. Also written Casbah, it is a walled area that is found in many North African cities. The Kasbah of Algiers was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 16th session of the World Heritage Committe which met in Santa Fe, United States, on 7-14 December, 1992. What to See at the Kasbah of AlgiersThe labyrinthine alleys of Kasbah is a fascinating place to explore. The houses are built close together. However, in the past decade the Kasbah has suffered from over population, pollution and neglect. An earthquake in May 2003 also badly damaged many houses there.HistoryThe Kasbah of Algiers was built over what was once Icosium, an ancient Roman settlement. Within the Kasbah are structures dating to the 16th and 17th centuries. They include the Ketchawa Mosque, which was built by Dey Baba Hassan in 1794, and El Djedid Mosque, built in 1660, during the time of the Turkish regency.LocationThe Kasbah of Algiers is located on the northern part of the city of Algiers, Algeria.World Heritage Site Inscription DetailsLocation: N36 46 59.988 E3 3 37.008Inscription Year: 1992 Type of Site: Cultural Inscription Criteria: II, V Location MapView Kasbah of Algiers in a larger map Getting thereThe Kasbah of Algiers is located on the northern part of the city. Algiers is connected to many countries around the world via the Houari Boumedienne International Airport.Photos Kasbah of Algiers, Algeria Author: jam-L (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)  Alleyway in the Kasbah, Algiers, Algeria Author: Michel GIGUET Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners 
 View inside the Kasbah in Algiers Author: Michel GIGUET Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
 Ketchawa Mosque, Algiers, Algeria Author: Bachounda Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
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