Algerian National Theater Mahieddine Bachtarzi
For the new opera house in Algiers, see Algiers Opera House.
Théâtre National Algérien Mahieddine Bachtarzi | |
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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
- Auzias, Dominique; Labourdette, Jean-Paul (2015). Algérie. Paris: Nouvelles éditions de l'Université. p. 170.
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