Great Mosque of Constantine
الجامع الكبير
The main mosque of the old city, built in the 12th century on the site of a Roman temple, with its street façade remodeled during the French period.
The Great Mosque (Djamaa el Kebir) was first built in 1136 under the Zirid dynasty, reportedly on the site of an ancient Roman temple, making it the oldest mosque in the old city. In the 19th century, the French reshaped its façade when they cut Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi through the district, leaving the Moorish-style front that faces the street today. The inner prayer hall retains its ancient colonnades. Visitors may ask to enter outside prayer times and should dress modestly. It sits on the old city's main street and can be visited along with the Souika old quarter.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Palace of Ahmed Bey
- Mellah Slimane Footbridge
- Souika (Old Medina)
- Sidi Rached Viaduct
- Constantine Cable Car
- Rhumel Gorges & Chemin des Touristes
- Bab El Kantara Bridge
- Cirta National Museum