For those born and bred in Blida,
It is is more than a hometown, it is a culture and lifestyle
It is is more than a hometown, it is a culture and lifestyle
OVERLOOKING THE CITY OF BLIDA
WHERE IS BLIDA
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Blida lies on the southern edge of the Atlas Mountains, beneath the mountain of Chrea. It is 22.5km from the nearest Mediterranean seaside. Blida and its neighbouring villages and towns have the benefit of the Mediterranean climate which is suitable for agriculture throughout the year. Blida is situated at the heart of the vast fertile Mitidja plain (...)
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BLIDA IN THE OLDEN TIMES
The founder
Sid Ahmed el Kebir was a pious and knowledgeable Muslim man. In 1519, he travelled and settled at the convergence of the "Oued Taberkachent which is known as Oued Sidi (...) R E A D M O R E >> |
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CITY CENTRE
Town square
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‘Place Ettoute’ is a popular square in Blida, located centrally at the south-west end of the city’s main Boulevard El Aichi. With Bab essebt to the north, Kawther Mosque and Bab Errahba to the south, Rue d’Alger and Bab Edzair to the east; and Lycee Ibn Rochd and Jardin Bizot to the west, Place Ettoute lays right in the heart of the town. The iconic square encompasses the distinguished white Moorish designed kiosque - bandstand - which sits majestically in the centre of the square. It is one of the main features of ‘La ville des Roses’ (...)
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Jardin Bizot
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Jardin Bizot as known by most locals in Blida, is a green public garden located close to the bustling city centre. The garden is walking distance from the main town’s square of ‘Place Ettoute’. It is situated in the south west area of Blida by the river bank of Oued Sidi el Kebir. It is close by the military barracks and opposite to the well known and historic secondary school Lycee Ibn Rochd. The garden was created in 1858 during the French occupation of Algeria. It was during the French occupation that the council leader (...)
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IN PICTURES
MUSIC 'KI KANET EL BLIDA' MUSIC NOSTALGIA
Sometimes there is nothing better than a song to take you back to the past of pleasant memories, to help you relive those unforgettable moments all over again. There have been a few songs that particularly stand out when reflecting on Blida, which most significantly observe and honor the traditions and the way of life back in the good old days. (...)
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MUSIC MESKOUD SINGS BLIDA
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Blida ya sekna el kman
The popular chaabi singer Abdelmajid Meskoud, has always had a soft spot for Blida. He often traveled from Algiers to visit Blida and meet his friends (...) GO TO PAGE >> |
MUSIC 'MAHLAKI YA EL BLIDA' OLD SONG
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Instrumental
‘Mahlaki ya el Blida' was a popular chansonette (little song) in Blida that was sung in Colonie de vacances (summer youth camps). Initially composed by the famous artist Abderhmane Azziz (rahimahou Allah) (...) GO TO PAGE >> |
DES REPERES ET DES MEMOIRES SNAPSHOTS OF BLIDA
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