Djamaa el Djazar

Djamaa el Djazar – Tallest Building in Algeria : The Great Mosque of Algiers, also Djamaa el Djazar, is located in the city of Algiers, Algeria. Hence, this mosque is home to the tallest minaret in the world. It is also the third largest mosque in the world, after Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

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Furthermore, the Algiers Tower concept is a tower with a sea view and a 157-storey structure. When complete, it will be the tallest building in Algeria. It will have a capacity of 176 apartments, including a hotel, shopping mall, and residential units. The concept is intended to transform the area into a vibrant urban quarter.

Project cost: Djamaa el Djazar – Tallest Building in Algeria

Although the project is a huge undertaking that will cost $2 Billion and take about four years to complete. It is part of a broader infrastructure revamp in Algeria. The building also features an entirely glass exterior and LED lights that will shine at night. It will also be a prominent lookout point in Algiers’ skyline and near a number of military buildings.

Carlton Centre: Tallest building in South Africa

However in Africa, tall buildings are scarce. The tallest building in the continent is the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, at 223 metres. In addition, the Al Noor Tower, planned for Casablanca, Morocco, is expected to have 114 floors and reach 540 metres, dwarfing the Shard in London.

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Information about Carlton Centre

Lastly, The Carlton Center, the second-tallest building in Africa with 50 floors and a height of about 223 meters, is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Johannesburg. It houses numerous offices, shops, and a hotel, and the shopping centre inside has more than 180 stores where you can have an amazing experience.