Government Palace

The Government Palace is a large administrative building in central Algiers with an ornate facade facing a main boulevard. The structure comprises several connected wings with courtyards and functions as a key administrative center.

The building was completed in the early 1930s and originally housed the French colonial administration. Following independence in 1962, it became the center of Algeria's government operations.

The palace contains grand halls where national ceremonies and important gatherings take place. These rooms are known for their large windows and soaring ceilings that give the spaces a sense of grandeur.

While an important administrative building, the palace is generally not open for regular visitor access. It remains easily visible from outside and sits in a central location with good transport connections.

The site is connected to a famous political moment when a major French leader delivered a pivotal speech from the building's balcony during a crisis. This moment shaped North African history in unexpected ways.

Location: Alger Centre

Architects: Auguste Perret

GPS coordinates: 36.77461,3.05672

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21