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Palais Des Rais (Bastion 23) Algeria

Algeria - November 8, 2023 - The ''Bastion 23'', an Algerian architectural jewel built during the Ottoman era and classified as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1992, is listed as the protected heritage of the Casbah of Algiers and continues to amaze visitors and attract researchers interested in its history and its role in the protection of the country, the Palais des Rais is one of the most important historical monuments of the city of Algiers. It represents, moreover, one of the last witnesses which physically attest to the extension of the Casbah of Algiers towards the sea until the 19th century, Bastion 23, is a set of three palaces as well as six fishermen's houses all dating from the Ottoman era (built between the 16th and 18th centuries) Photo Taken on April 24, 2017 (Photo By Billel Bensalem / APP) (Photo by APP/NurPhoto)

Algeria November 8 2023 Bastion 23 Algerian architecture Ottoman era UNESCO world heritage site protected heritage Casbah of Algiers visitors researchers Palais des Rais historical monuments Algiers 19th century three palaces six fishermen's houses 16th century 18th century Billel Bensalem APP NurPhoto architectural jewel history country protection sea extension Casbah world heritage cultural site tourism Ottoman history architectural conservation heritage site Algiers landmark North Africa cultural heritage Mediterranean history.