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Blida is a city in north-central Algeria. It is known as the city of roses.

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Blida lies surrounded with orchards and gardens, 190 metres (620 ft) above the sea. It is at the base of the Tell Atlas, on the southern edge of the fertile Mitidja Plain. Being on the right bank of the Rhumel river, Blida has many fountains and gardens sourced from the river.

Previously several gates allowed people into the city. Though gone now, the gate names are still used as reference points for directions. They are:

  • Bab Er-Rahba
  • Bab Ed-Zair
  • Bab El-Khouikha
  • Bab Es-Sebt
  • Bab Ez-Zaouia
  • Bab El-Kbour
  • Bab El-Kseb
Map
Map of Blida

Get in

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Get around

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There is a train which has several stops in town.

See

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  • Place Toute is located in the center of Blida located near Bab Es-Sebt, Al-Kawthar Mosque, and the old market. Tourists and locals can enjoy the many cafes, pastry shops, ice cream shops, and other restaurants while their children play in the plaza.
  • In April, the orange groves blossom. With over 50,000 trees it is a wonderful sensory experience.
  • 1 Chréa National Park. One of the largest national parks in the country. It includes one of the few ski stations in Africa with natural snow. Besides the varied flora and fauna, it protects the endangered Barbary macaque. Chrea National Park (Q2671600) on Wikidata Chréa National Park on Wikipedia

Do

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  • 1 Mustapha Tchaker Stadium. Catch a football game at the stadium. It is home to the Algeria national football team and the local Blida team. Stade Mustapha Tchaker (Q3495789) on Wikidata Mustapha Tchaker Stadium on Wikipedia

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Drink

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Sleep

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  • 1 Cercle de Garnison de l'Armée, Rue Yousfi Abdelkader. Wonderful views.

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Go next

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  • Douaouda and Fouka are both to the north along the Mediterranean Sea.
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