In Batna province at the foot of the Aurès, Timgad, a UNESCO site since 1982, is one of the finest examples of Roman grid town planning.
Highlights
Arch of Trajan
Find on the mapRoman theatre
Find on the mapPaved streets (cardo and decumanus)
Find on the mapLibrary and baths
Find on the mapSquare town plan
Find on the mapCardo: main axis
Find on the mapDecumanus: perpendicular axis
Find on the mapHistory and cultural importance
Founded by Emperor Trajan around AD 100 as a military colony, the town later grew beyond its original plan.
Suggested activities
Exploring the site, the museum, Aurès villages. Choose two sites or one neighbourhood to begin, then adapt the programme around admission, transport and breaks. Out-of-town excursions need separate arrangements; links between guides prove neither distance nor travel time.
Best seasons
Spring and autumn; winters are cold on the high plateaus.
Getting there and around
By road from Batna (about 35 km). Always check schedules and fares with the official operators before travelling.
Local cuisine and traditions
Aurès chakhchoukha, honey and local oil.
Practical visitor advice
The site is large and exposed: hat, water and good shoes. Confirm entry conditions and accessibility for your mobility needs before travelling. Some religious, residential or protected places do not permit unrestricted visits. No fee, opening time or event is guaranteed here.
A suggested visit
Start your visit
Arch of Trajan · Roman theatre
Continue exploring
Paved streets (cardo and decumanus) · Library and baths
An additional visit
Square town plan · Cardo: main axis
An adaptable outline, not a guaranteed schedule. Confirm access, transport and return locally; allow separate trips for out-of-town sites and consider weather, mobility and breaks.
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