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From around 280 BC to 416, the Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most significant libraries globally for many centuries. The brave hub of learning was situated in Alexandria, a city in northern Egypt, on the western side of the River Nile, directly on the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Alexandria National Museum
The National Museum of Alexandria has grown in importance and is now considered one of the best museums in Egypt. It was inaugurated in 2003, and it is one of the reasons why this city is worth visiting. The National Museum of Alexandria is housed in a restored palace and contains around 1,800 objects that narrate the history of Alexandria through its different eras, including Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic.
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The Citadel of Qaitbey
The citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive fortresses, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean coast. It was an important part of the fortifications of Alexandria in the 15th century AD.
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Alexandria Corniche
Alexandria Corniche is a very important Alexandrian place and you can see the wonder of the country through it. People frequent it in summer and winter to enjoy the view of the Mediterranean Sea. The Corniche stretches from Ras El-Teen in Al-Gomrok neighborhood to Montazah Palace in Al-Montazah neighborhood. It is the most important traffic artery of the city in the horizontal direction.
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The Roman Amphitheatre in Alexandria | Ancient Roman Theatre
The Roman amphitheater in Alexandria in Egypt is a large circular Roman theatre, and the only one of its kind to be found in the country. Though often referred to as an amphitheater, the site is actually that of a small Roman theatre rather than a larger sporting arena.
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Pompey's Pillar
Pompey's Pillar is an ancient Roman column located in Alexandria, Egypt. It is considered the tallest memorial monument in the world. The exact date of the creation of this column has not been determined, but it dates back to Roman times, and it was said that this column was dedicated to Christianity after its victory in Alexandria, Ali Miriam, in the Battle of the Shirt.
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The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Alexandria is home to the medieval archeological site known as the Kom al-Shuqafa catacombs. In the Middle Ages, it was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is now one of the city's most significant cemeteries. Due to the period of time at the time, many of the elements of the catacombs at Kom al-Shuqafa integrate Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural aspects. The cemetery is made up of a succession of Alexandrian tombs, sculptures, and archaeological relics of the Pharaonic funeral cult.
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Alexandria Port
Alexandria, Egypt's second-biggest city, has two ports: the shallow eastern port, which isn't utilized for shipping, and the eastern port, which is situated between the peninsula. Around 55% of Egypt's foreign trade is handled by the Port of Alexandria, which is the largest port in the area and is overseen by the Alexandria Port Authority.
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Alexandria Airport | Borg El Arab International Airport
After all traffic from Alexandria International Airport was moved to Borg El Arab International Airport in December 2010, the latter became the primary airport serving Alexandria. There is a new passenger facility and an administration building at the airport. The passenger terminal is three stories tall and is shaped like a boat.
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Alexandria Lighthouse Pharos | Ancient Lighthouse Alexandria
The historic lighthouse known as Pharos was constructed in the ancient era to aid mariners in reaching the port of Alexandria in Egypt. It is a fascinating example of engineering in action. Click here to learn more!
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Saint Mark the Evangelist
He is John, also known as Mark, whose name appears often in the epistles in the book of Acts. He was known by two names: Mark, which means "devoted to the god Mars," and John, which means "Jehovah Hanan" in Hebrew. According to the Apostle Paul, he is the cousin of the martyr St. Barnabas. St. Mark was born in Cyrene, Libya, to Jewish parents, Aristobulus and Mary, who were considered the first Christians in Jerusalem. He learned Greek, Latin, and Hebrew, and was a skilled scholar in the tribe of Levi.
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St. Catherine's Cathedral | Alexandria
Alexandria Governorate, once home to multiple foreign communities, has become a multicultural city known for its historical architecture and historical significance. The city's streets, particularly in Downtown Alexandria, evoke a sense of European streets and the famous Manshiya area, which was once a gathering place for foreign communities and a commercial center. St. Catherine Cathedral, founded in 1850 in Alexandria's Manshiya district, was built on the foundations of two 1632-year-old temples dedicated to Franciscan monks.
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The Al Montaza Palace In Alexandria
Montazah Palace Gardens, with its charming views of the Mediterranean Sea, is one of the most beautiful historical and tourist sites in Alexandria, and visitors need to walk for hours to discover its landmarks. Khedive Abbas Helmy II was impressed by the area when he was strolling on its beach with a band playing at the time, and decided to include a palace and gardens for vacationers. The Khedive himself supervised the organization of the park and gave it and the palace the same name: Montazah Palace.
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Mosque of Abu Abbas Al Mursi | Alexandria
Al-Mursi Abu Al-Abbas Mosque is a prominent mosque in Alexandria and the Arab world, showcasing the righteous and guardians of God. At 15, he embraced the Quran and Tafseer, demonstrating success and jurisprudence. He was taught history in Murcia and settled in Alexandria, where he established a center for Quran memorization and studying the religion's tenets and practices, attracting people from all over the world.
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The Royal Jewellery Museum in Alexandria
The Royal Jewelry Museum was created to showcase the collections of the Alawite dynasty, which ruled Egypt for over 150 years, from 1805 to 1952. The palace was built in Zizinia, on Ahmed Yehia Street to be precise, in 1919 by Madame Zainab Fahmy, and was completed by her daughter, Princess Fatima, daughter of Prince Ali Haidar, grandson of Mohamed Ali Pasha. It serves as the backdrop for the royal family's collections, and reflects the princess's refined taste in the paintings, gilded ceilings and mosaics that adorn the palace's rooms.
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The Cemetery of Shatby
Al-Shatby Cemetery is the oldest existing cemetery in Alexandria dating back to the hellenistic age, and it also remains the oldest archaeological site within the city up to date. Alexandria is now regarded as a modern city because earthquakes in the past buried the ancient city's features and caused another city to be built on top of it until it reached its current size.
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Ras El Tin Palace | Alexandria Attractions
Ras El Tin Palace in Alexandria is an architectural beauty that embodies important periods in Egypt's ancient and modern history, especially in the era of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt, as Muhammad Ali could not find a suitable headquarters for his high diplomatic receptions, deals and agreements between the European side and Egypt except Alexandria, so he built the Ras El Tin Palace.
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Graeco Roman Museum | History
The ‘Greco-Roman’ museum is one of the largest museums in Alexandria, and the restoration work, which had been suspended since 2005, was completed until the restoration work was started in 2018, as the museum was closed in 2005 with the aim of starting a restoration project, and indeed it was started in 2009, but it was stopped in 2011 for lack of financial funds at that time, and work resumed in 2018 until it was fully completed and inaugurated.
