Castles & Forts in Algeria map & data
There are 236 castles and forts mapped in Algeria, spread over 36 regions. The most are in Adrar (68), Algiers (32) and Oran (15). 58% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Musée National du Bardo, Palais el-Mechouar and Bordj Flye Sainte Marie.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar | 68 | 29% |
| Algiers | 32 | 14% |
| Oran | 15 | 6.4% |
| Batna | 14 | 5.9% |
| El Oued | 8 | 3.4% |
| Tlemcen | 7 | 3.0% |
| Chlef | 6 | 2.5% |
| Bejaia | 6 | 2.5% |
| Ouargla | 5 | 2.1% |
| Biskra | 5 | 2.1% |
| Illizi | 5 | 2.1% |
| Mostaganem | 5 | 2.1% |
| Tamanrasset | 5 | 2.1% |
| Ghardaia | 4 | 1.7% |
| Tipaza | 4 | 1.7% |
| Mila | 4 | 1.7% |
| Laghouat | 4 | 1.7% |
| Tizi Ouzou | 4 | 1.7% |
| El Tarf | 3 | 1.3% |
| Sétif | 3 | 1.3% |
| M'Sila | 3 | 1.3% |
| Djelfa | 3 | 1.3% |
| El Bayadh | 3 | 1.3% |
| Béchar | 2 | 0.8% |
| Skikda | 2 | 0.8% |
| Sidi Bel Abbès | 2 | 0.8% |
| Oum El Bouaghi | 2 | 0.8% |
| Jijel | 2 | 0.8% |
| Tébessa | 2 | 0.8% |
| Bouira | 2 | 0.8% |
| Saïda | 1 | 0.4% |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj? | 1 | 0.4% |
| Constantine | 1 | 0.4% |
| Tindouf | 1 | 0.4% |
| Relizane | 1 | 0.4% |
| Boumerdès | 1 | 0.4% |
Notable castles and forts in Algeria
- Musée National du BardoAlger · Algiers · castle
- Palais el-MechouarTlemcen · castle
- Bordj Flye Sainte MarieAdrar · castle
- Kalaat Beni HamadM'Sila · castle
- Fort d'IssendjelIllizi · castle
- Fort LemercierBejaia · castle
- Fort LaouniTamanrasset · castle
- Fort Santa CruzOran · castle
- الدار الكبيرةOuargla · castle
- مؤسسة جنة العارفMostaganem · castle
- قلعة سليمان شايديBordj Bou Arreridj? · castle
- أولاد عدةChlef · castle
- ChâteauOum El Bouaghi · castle
- Borj Bel CadiBatna · fort
- Caserne de la Casbah, TébessaTébessa · fort
- Djeladjel HamidSaïda · castle
- قصر رياس البحرAlgiers · castle
- Fort Mac MahonAdrar · fort
- Bordj el MeyHassi Mey ed Dahroui · Ouargla · fort
- خرباتMostaganem · castle
- أولاد عين الناسChlef · castle
- منزل النوار شبيليOum El Bouaghi · castle
- الجدة جوهرة بن منصورBatna · castle
- L'étoile filante Tebessa;النجم الثاقب تبسةTébessa · castle
- Bordj Moulay Hassen برج مولاي حسنAlgiers · castle
- بالحاجAdrar · castle
- Bordj ChandezOuargla · castle
- منارة رأس ويليسMostaganem · castle
- البيايضChlef · castle
- حدود أملاك لخضر بن علي علاوةBatna · castle
- Bordj de Tamentfoust برج تامنفوستAlgiers · fort
- Fort InifelOuargla · fort
- السهايليةChlef · castle
- رأس السراء كيمل تكوتBatna · castle
- Palais Mustapha Pacha قصر مصطفى باشاAlgiers · castle
- Fort LallemandOuargla · castle
- سخاريفChlef · castle
- قاعة حفلات الزفاف طبنةBatna · castle
- الحصن العثمانيAlgiers · fort
- عين العزلةChlef · castle
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This layer holds 236 castles and forts in Algeria, the most of them in Adrar. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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