Constantine district, Algeria

Places to visit near Constantine

Constantine is a city in Constantine district, Algeria, home to about 450,097 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 35 mosques & dargahs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sidi Lakhdar Mosque (1 km), Emir Abdelkader Mosque (3 km) and Ruines Romaines de Tiddis (20 km).

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Constantine, Algeria
Constantine, Constantine district, Algeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Constantine at a glance

Location
Constantine district, Algeria
Population
about 450,097
Coordinates
36.3650° N, 6.6147° E
Places within 50 km
68 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Constantine

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Mosques & dargahs near Constantine

62 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Constantine. The closest is Great Mosque of Constantine (1 km); the best-known is Sidi Lakhdar Mosque (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Constantine

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Constantine. The closest is Fedj Allah Akber (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Constantine

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Constantine. The closest is Palais du Bey (1 km); the best-known is Ruines Romaines de Tiddis (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Constantine

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Constantine. The closest is Plage Château Vert (79 km); the best-known is Île Srigina Lighthouse (85 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Constantine

9 museums within 100 km of Constantine. The closest is Musée Public National Cirta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Constantine

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Constantine. The closest is Beni Haroun Dam (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Constantine

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Constantine
  2. 3 km Emir Abdelkader Mosque · mosque, Constantine
  3. 21 km Ruines Romaines de Tiddis · heritage site, Constantine
  4. 20 km Cathedral of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows · church, Constantine
  5. 1 km Sidi Lakhdar Mosque · mosque, Constantine
  6. 1 km Great Mosque of Constantine · mosque, Constantine
  7. 0 km Back to Constantine

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Constantine by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs3562Great Mosque of Constantine (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1355Fedj Allah Akber (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1034Palais du Bey (1 km)
    Beaches & coast033Plage Château Vert (79 km)
    Museums39Musée Public National Cirta (1 km)
    Other attractions26Slimane Mellah Bridge (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Beni Haroun Dam (45 km)
    Caves34Pigeons' Grotto (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Kal’â Sidi Sa’doûm (83 km)
    Churches11Cathedral of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01سبخة الزمول ⵙⴻⴱⵅⴰⵜ ⵣⴻⵎⵓⵍ (69 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade de Hammam Meskhoutine (74 km)
    Parks01LOMPI Family Park (96 km)

    Constantine: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Constantine?

    Sidi Lakhdar Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Emir Abdelkader Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Ruines Romaines de Tiddis (heritage site, about 20 km), Slimane Mellah Bridge (attraction, about 1 km), Great Mosque of Constantine (mosque, about 1 km), Cathedral of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Constantine?

    68 places on Spotwander: 35 mosques & dargahs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Constantine?

    Great Mosque of Constantine, about 1 km by road; Sidi Lakhdar Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Constantine?

    Fedj Allah Akber, about 7 km by road; Djebel El Ouahch (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Constantine?

    Palais du Bey, about 1 km by road; Monument Aux Morts (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Constantine?

    Start in Constantine, visit Emir Abdelkader Mosque, then Ruines Romaines de Tiddis, then Cathedral of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, then Sidi Lakhdar Mosque, then Great Mosque of Constantine, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Constantine?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Constantine’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Constantine on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.