Djémila
جميلة
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Roman mountain cities in North Africa, known for its triumphal arch, theater, forums, and mosaic museum.
Djémila (ancient Cuicul) sits in the mountains about 80 km west of Constantine. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1982. The city was founded in the 1st century AD and extends along a mountain ridge. Its remains include the Arch of Caracalla, a theater that once seated 3,000 people, two forums, the Temple of Septimius Severus, a market, baths, and a Christian baptistery. The site museum holds a large collection of fine Roman mosaics, which are among its highlights. A private car from Constantine takes about 1.5 hours one way. Most visitors treat it as a day trip, but it can also be reached from Sétif. Admission is inexpensive. Allow about 3 hours, and bring a hat and water.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tiddis
- Emir Abdelkader Mosque
- Cirta National Museum
- Palace of Ahmed Bey
- Great Mosque of Constantine
- Sidi Rached Viaduct
- Salah Bey Viaduct
- Monument aux Morts