Dey Palace, Ottoman palace and museum in Casbah, Algeria.
Dey Palace is a palace structure in Algiers' Casbah, arranged across three floors around a rectangular courtyard. Inside are multiple residential suites, private quarters, kitchen areas, and traditional bathing facilities, now displayed as a museum.
The palace was built during Ottoman rule in North Africa and served as the residence of the Beys, the region's rulers. A conflict in 1827 between the reigning Hussein Dey and a French diplomat created tensions that eventually contributed to the French invasion.
The rooms display Andalusian decorative styles blended with local North African craftsmanship in their tile work and carved details. Walking through these spaces, you notice how Spanish and Moroccan artistic traditions shaped the palace's visual character.
The palace is located in the old city and is best reached on foot, as the narrow streets of the area require careful navigation. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore slowly, as stairs and rooms span multiple levels.
The building was among the largest palaces of the Ottoman Empire, ranking second only to Istanbul's Topkapi Palace in size. This fact reflects how important Algiers was as one of the empire's major cities during its peak.
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