Sidi M'Cid Bridge
4.9
Constantine1 hour
Suspension bridge and viewpoint
About
The Sidi M'Cid Bridge is the most famous and dramatic symbol of Constantine. Opened in 1912, this spectacular suspension bridge hangs one hundred and seventy-five meters above the deep Rhumel Gorge, connecting the historic Casbah to the opposite cliffs. It offers breathtaking, vertical views of the canyon floor far below.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
The vertiginous canyon view
Look straight down into the rocky gorge and river from the center of the bridge.
02
The steel cables
Admire the historic, twentieth-century French engineering of the suspension structure.
03
The natural arch
Look down to view the massive natural stone arch carved by the river beneath the bridge.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •The bridge can sway slightly in high winds, which is a normal structural safety feature
- •Walking across the pedestrian sidewalk is completely free of charge
- •Excellent panoramic photos of the bridge can be taken from the nearby clifftop roads
