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The Mosque & Tomb of Sidi Boumediene is an important site of pilgrimage for the followers of Abu Madyan. This complex located in Tlemcen is one of the most beautiful locations. The tomb is a simple monument but the mosque is a grand affair. The site also offers a great view of the plains, which attracts tourists in a large number.
The Mausoleum of Medracen is a vast and cone shaped building which is round in the bottom but conical as it goes upwards. This huge structure is around 18.5 m high and built of cut stones and believed to be a mausoleum built as a burial site for royalties. However, it remains mystery who built it and for whom.
The Maqam Echahid is another iconic building of Algiers. This three standing palm leaf shaped concrete structure commemorates the martyrs of the Algerian war of independence. Open for public in 1982 this building marked the 20th anniversary of Algerian independence.
Situated in Algiers, the Ketchaoua Mosque is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This was first built in the 17th century. However, it was converted into Cathedral of St. Phillip under the French rule. In 1845 it was again converted back to a mosque.
