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Bey's Palace () or Ahmad Bey Palace () is a historic palace in
''El Masser''. Retrieved January 10, 2018. More than 2,000 square meters of palace walls were decorated with paintings depicting Ahmed Bey's travels to Alexandria, Tripoli and Algeria, as well as 15 months of travel to Istanbul, Cairo and
Palais du bey.JPG, Hallway
File:Haramlek.jpg, Courtyard
Bey's Palace () or Ahmad Bey Palace () is a historic palace in Constantine, Algeria
Constantine ( ar, قسنطينة '), also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman Empire, Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honor of emperor Const ...
. The palace was one of the main sights during the selection of Constantine as Arab Capital of Culture in 2015.
History
The palace was commissioned during the rule of Ahmed Bey ben Mohamed Chérif. Groundbreaking was in 1825, and completion was in 1835, two years before the fall of Constantine into the French occupation. Ahmad Bay summoned a Genovese engineer Chiavino, and two well known artists Al-Jabari and Al-Khatabi for the architectural design. When the inauguration commenced in 1835–36, Ahmed Bey inhabited the palace as he became the ruler. Ahmed's enjoyment of this wonderful place was short-lived. Two years after he moved in, the French chased him out and turned the palace into their headquarters and with independence the Algerian military moved in and set up camp.Building description
The palace consists of three suites and a garden where orange trees and palm trees are planted. The suites are connected to the hallway, which has arcs supported by 266 columns made of marbles. There are also three courtyards and two fountains made of marble. The ceilings are tiled with marble as well. There are 540 doors made of cedar woods, inscribed and engraved with different sculptures and decorations.الباي بقسنطينة... جوهرة في تاج الملكة سيرتا''El Masser''. Retrieved January 10, 2018. More than 2,000 square meters of palace walls were decorated with paintings depicting Ahmed Bey's travels to Alexandria, Tripoli and Algeria, as well as 15 months of travel to Istanbul, Cairo and
Hejaz
The Hejaz (, also ; ar, ٱلْحِجَاز, al-Ḥijāz, lit=the Barrier, ) is a region in the west of Saudi Arabia. It includes the cities of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Tabuk, Yanbu, Taif, and Baljurashi. It is also known as the "Western Provin ...
in 1818 and 1819 in addition to other travels before and after his reign as Bey of Constantine."Algeria Palace reminder of the last Ottoman ruler in Constantine" From '' Istanbul'' https://www.dailysabah.com/history/2015/12/19/algeria-palace-reminder-of-the-last-ottoman-ruler-in-constantine Retrieved 9 January 2018
Gallery
See also
* Palace of the Dey inAlgiers
Algiers ( ; ar, الجزائر, al-Jazāʾir; ber, Dzayer, script=Latn; french: Alger, ) is the capital and largest city of Algeria. The city's population at the 2008 Census was 2,988,145Census 14 April 2008: Office National des Statistiques ...
* Bey's Palace in Oran
Oran ( ar, وَهران, Wahrān) is a major coastal city located in the north-west of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria after the capital Algiers, due to its population and commercial, industrial, and cultural ...
References
{{reflist 1835 establishments in Africa Buildings and structures completed in 1835 Palaces in Algeria Landmarks in Algeria Buildings and structures in Constantine Province Ottoman architecture in Algeria