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Hotel de la Regence and flower market, Algiers, Algeria
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Hotel de la Regence and flower market, Algiers, Algeria
Hotel de la Regence and flower market, Rue Bab-el-Oued, Algiers, Algeria. Date: circa 1910
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This evocative photograph captures the vibrant energy of Algiers, Algeria's bustling city center during the 1910s. The image features the elegant Hotel de la Regence, a grand European-style building located on Rue Bab-el-Oued. Its ornate facade, adorned with intricate details and tall, arched windows, stands proudly against the backdrop of the North African skyline. Just beyond the hotel, the lively flower market comes to life. The market, teeming with activity, is a riot of colors and fragrances as vendors display their wares of exotic blooms and lush greenery. Palm trees line the streets, their fronds casting dappled shade over the busy scene. The streets are filled with the sounds of bustling trade and the chatter of locals and visitors alike. In the foreground, a horse-drawn cart laden with flowers makes its way through the crowd, while a tram passes by in the distance, adding to the sense of movement and activity. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Algiers during a time of transformation, as European influences began to shape the city's urban landscape while maintaining its unique African character. The Hotel de la Regence and the bustling flower market on Rue Bab-el-Oued remain enduring symbols of Algiers' vibrant history and its enduring allure.
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