Algiers lies in the center of the northern Mediterranean coast of Algeria. The city, now Algeria’s capital, was founded in 944 AD. Algiers was notorious as a stronghold for pirates during the 16th and 17th centuries and was the site of a decisive battle during the War of Algeria (1954-1962) in which that nation won its independence from France. Today the city is known worldwide for its unique architecture and gorgeous climate. The Kasbah, a city within the city, is famed for its ancient mosques and labyrinthine streets, while the Roman Catholic cathedral Notre Dame d’Afrique gains an added majesty from its cliff-top location.
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