Mosquee Ali Betchin (Ali Betchin Mosque), Algiers

Mosquee Ali Betchin (Ali Betchin Mosque), Algiers

Ali Betchin Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the city. It was built in 1623 in the Ottoman architectural style. The mosque has two large domes and several small ones. The designer of this religious monument is Peccinino, an Italian pirate who converted to Islam. In 1843 the mosque was transformed into a church named "Our Lady of Victoires". Fortunately, the architecture of Ali Betchin was not altered, and it returned to serving as a mosque after Algeria gained its independence.
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Sight Name: Mosquee Ali Betchin (Ali Betchin Mosque)
Sight Location: Algiers, Algeria (See walking tours in Algiers)
Sight Type: Religious

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles