Algerian National Theater Mahieddine Bachtarzi

For the new opera house in Algiers, see Algiers Opera House.

Théâtre National Algérien Mahieddine Bachtarzi

The Mahieddine Bachtazi Theatre in 2014
General information
Town or city Algiers
Country Algeria
Construction started 1850
Completed 1853
Design and construction
Architect Charles Frédéric Chassériau
Justin Ponsard

The Théâtre National Algérien Mahieddine Bachtarzi, formerly known as the Algiers Opera House, is a historic building in Algiers, Algeria. It was built from 1850 to 1853.[1] It was designed by architects Charles Frédéric Chassériau and Justin Ponsard in the Baroque Revival style.[1] After it caught fire in 1883, it was rebuilt.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Auzias, Dominique; Labourdette, Jean-Paul (2015). Algérie. Paris: Nouvelles éditions de l'Université. p. 170.

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Coordinates: 36°46′52″N 3°03′37″E / 36.7811°N 3.0603°E / 36.7811; 3.0603

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