This mosque is a significant monument from 17th century, especially notable for its unique Moorish style and rich decoration. At the main entrance, there are twenty-three steps that reach to a decorated portico with marble columns. The mosque has two minarets flanking the entrance portal.

iii. to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance

The mosque is in a good state of preservation.

The Algeria Channel Web Site: http://www.algeria.com/religious-sites/ketchaoua-mosque/

 

Wikipedia Web Site: http://en.wikipedia.org

 

Michell, George (ed), Architecture of the Islamic World, Thames & Hudson, London, 1996.