Ketshawa mosque

Ketshawa Mosque is one of the main attractions of the capital of Algeria. It is located at the foot of the fortress and is an example of a combination of Moorish and Byzantine architectural styles. Founded in 1612, the mosque changed its appearance several times, and between 1845 and 1962, during the French occupation, it was used as the Catholic Cathedral of St. Philip.

The Ketshava Mosque is a very picturesque building. 23 steps lead to the main entrance door, and the door itself is decorated with a portico with four columns of black marble. The vaults are supported by a colonnade of white marble, partially preserved since the construction of the building. The facades of the building are decorated with elegant arches and richly decorated. Guests of Algeria will not be able to pass by, even if they want to.

The interior space is literally saturated with history, because many historical relics are stored here. For example, in one of the chambers of the mosque rests the remains of Geronimus, the last of the Apaches. But the main decoration of the interior is still architecture. Here you do not get tired of admiring almost every corner, and almost everything that your gaze will focus on, will carry you on a further "journey" through the mosque.