Notre-Dame d'Afrique

Notre-Dame d’Afrique is a Catholic basilica in Algiers that overlooks the Bay of Algiers from a hillside location. It was constructed in the 19th century and is a notable landmark on the city’s skyline.

The building is designed in a Neo-Byzantine style and includes ornate interior decoration and a prominent exterior terrace offering views across the sea. It functions as both a place of worship and a historic monument visited by residents and tourists.

The basilica was built during the period of French presence in Algeria and has continued as a religious site and cultural landmark through changes in the city’s governance. It has attracted pilgrims and visitors for its architecture and its panoramic outlook.

Notre-Dame d’Afrique sits on a prominent hill in the Bouzaréah area of Algiers, above the central city and close to the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. The site is accessible by road from central Algiers.

• Viewpoint: Perched on a hill overlooking the Bay of Algiers, it offers panoramic views across the city and the Mediterranean.
• Architectural note: Built in the 19th century in a Neo-Byzantine style, it remains an active Catholic shrine and a listed historic building in Algiers.