| History
The city of Batna started life as a French military fortress built in
1844. Four years later a small town was founded near this original fortress.
The town was called Nouvelle Lambese, but it was renamed Batna only
a year later.
Today the city serves as the market center for this agricultural region.
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www.algeria .com
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Culture of Batna
Its economy thrives on its agricultural and forest-based products.
Batna has seen quite a lot of expansion in more recent years, but this
has started to taper off somewhat and now the vibrant theatrical life
of the city is starting to return. The city has numerous cinemas and
a cultural center - all great places to admire the hard work of the
many talented young artists who perform here. When you are not enjoying
the shows, a walk around this pretty French-styled city will reveal
rectangular streets and tree-lined avenues.
Images of Batna
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Nearby places of interest |
Timgad
A well preserved ruins of a thriving Roman
City. Named in 1983 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. |
Lambaesis
The ancient Roman site of Lambaesis boasts a Temple
of Aesculapius, a fine Capitolium, a set of baths, an Arch of
Severus and, the highlight, the praetorium of the Third Augustan
Legion. |
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