Great Mosque of Constantine

This historic mosque in the old town of Constantine dates to the Ottoman period and served for centuries as the principal place of worship in the cliff-top city. Its prayer hall of columns and arches sits within a dense quarter of stepped lanes and traditional houses. Restored several times, it preserves carved detailing and a minaret that rises above the surrounding rooftops. As a fixture of the historic core, it complements the newer Emir Abdelkader mosque and helps anchor the religious heritage of a city famous for its dramatic gorges.