Annaba

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Annaba is a major port in north-eastern Algeria, built around a sheltered Mediterranean bay beneath green hills. The modern city centre contains broad colonial-era streets, markets and active commercial districts, while nearby archaeological remains preserve the Roman city associated with Saint Augustine. A large hilltop basilica overlooks both the ruins and the present-day urban area.

Ancient, Christian, Islamic and modern industrial history sit within a relatively compact setting. The seafront remains functional, with fishing, shipping and everyday trade clearly visible. Beaches and wooded slopes soften the dense urban landscape, while the archaeological area explains the city’s importance long before it became a modern port.