Sidi M'Cid Bridge, Constantine

Name: Sidi M'Cid Bridge
Address: Constantine, Algeria

#4 among attractions in Constantine

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Facts and practical information

Sidi M'Cid Bridge is a 164 m long suspension bridge across the Rhumel River in Constantine, Algeria. It was opened to traffic in April 1912 and until 1929 was the highest bridge in the world at 175 m. The bridge was designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin and links the Casbah to Sidi M'Cid hill. The bridge underwent restoration in 2000 when 12 of its cables were replaced by the Algerian company SAPTA. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°19'39"N, 6°36'51"E

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Day trips

Sidi M'Cid Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Emir Abdelkader Mosque, Sidi Rached Viaduct, Salah Bey Viaduct, Palais du Bey.

1.5 miNW
Mosque
Emir Abdelkader Mosque, Constantine
38 min walk • The Emir Abdelkader Mosque is a mosque located in Constantine, the capital of Constantine province, Algeria. It is the second largest mosque in Algeria after Djamaa Al Djazair.
2.4 miN
Bridge
Sidi Rached Viaduct, Constantine
62 min walk • The Sidi Rached Viaduct, The Sidi Rached bridge is a road viaduct that crosses the Rhummel gorges and connects the Coudiat district to Constantine Train station.
2.1 miN
Bridge
Salah Bey Viaduct, Constantine
53 min walk • The Salah Bey Viaduct, is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the gorge valley of the Rhumel River in Constantine, North East Algeria is named after Salah Bey whose rule of the city was marked by major urban works, This viaduct is already considered the "eighth wonder" of the city with seven bridges.
2.8 miN
Architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles
Palais du Bey, Constantine
71 min walk • Bey's Palace or Ahmad Bey Palace is a historic palace in Constantine, Algeria. The palace was one of the main sights during the selection of Constantine as Arab Capital of Culture in 2015.
3.3 miN
36°22'31"N • 6°36'48"E
War Memorial, Constantine
84 min walk • View point
1.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine
42 min walk • Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Constantine, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has an actual capacity of 40,000 people. It serves as the home ground of CS Constantine and MO Constantine.
0.9 miNE
Universities and schools
Constantine 1 University, Constantine
22 min walk • The Université Constantine 1, formerly the University of Mentouri, is a university located in Constantine, Algeria. Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, the university was built from 1969 to 1972.
3.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Constantinois, Constantine
80 min walk • Constantinois is a cultural and historical region of the Maghreb, located in northeastern Algeria.
1.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Ramadan Ben-Abdelmalek Stadium, Constantine
42 min walk • Ramadane Ben Abdelmalek Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Constantine, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 13,000 people. It serves as a home ground for MO Constantine and CS Constantine.
2.6 miN
City, Area
Cirta, Constantine
66 min walk • Cirta, also known by various other names in antiquity, was the ancient Berber and Roman settlement which later became Constantine, Algeria. Cirta was the capital city of the Berber kingdom of Numidia; its strategically important port city was Russicada.
5.7 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Abed Hamdani Stadium
146 min walk • Abed Hamdani Stadium is a multi-use stadium in El Khroub, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 side AS Khroub. The stadium has an official capacity of 10,000 people.

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How to get to Sidi M'Cid Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sidi M'Cid Bridge:

Tram

Cité Universitaire Mentouri • Lines: Tramway de Constantine ↑, Tramway de Constantine ↓ (12 min walk)
Institut d'Architecture • Lines: Tramway de Constantine ↑, Tramway de Constantine ↓ (13 min walk)