Watch one of the oldest French neighborhoods in Mostaganem-Algeria.

Avenue Raynal, Cherik Said Ave, Mostaganem, Algeria. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods in the city of Mostaganem, most of the buildings in this neighborhood were built by the French colonization of Algeria, where the French who came from France used to live in these houses, and after the revolution and the expulsion of the colonialists, all the buildings were seized by the citizens Algerians, after which their legal status will be settled by the new authorities of the country.

This neighborhood is located in the city center. The center of Mostaganem is characterized by its rich history and architecture. There are French colonial buildings, beautiful alleys and a charming atmosphere.

It is unfortunate that the historical buildings of a beautiful urban nature are subject to demolition due to their fragility, while the new buildings that are being built are not of the same standards, beauty and urban character.

It is unfortunate that the historical buildings of a beautiful urban nature are subject to demolition due to their fragility, while the new buildings that are being built are not of the same standards, beauty and urban character.

Due to the lack of a culture of restoration and maintenance, as well as environmental factors like a humid climate and earthquakes, buildings constructed during the colonial era frequently pose a serious threat to residents and other citizens. As a result, several fatalities have been reported in recent years. It is brought on by these buildings' partial collapses or the collapse of their balconies.

Photos taken by Oppo A57 smart phone.