Explore these must-see Alexandria attractions and choose a hotel nearby for ultimate convenience
Alexandria Library
喜喜欢猫的虎The ancient Alexandria Library was built in the early Ptolemy Dynasty in the third century BC. It was the largest library in the world at that time. It collected more than 500,000 volumes. It included literature and materials in literature, science and technology, art, philosophy and other fields, attracting famous scientists, philosophers and other places. Thinkers and artists came to visit, such as Archimedes and Euclid, to conduct research, lecture, write books and engage in other academic exchanges. Alexandria became the world's cultural and scientific center at the time. The Ptolemy dynasty was also distinguished by its talents, producing a group of astronomers, geographers, mathematicians, medical scientists and linguists who made outstanding contributions to the world's scientific and technological culture. The new library is located on the seafront avenue of Alexandria on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, next to the large statue of the "Bride of the Mediterranean", which costs $110 million, is novel and unique and eye-catching. The new library covers a comprehensive range of subjects, including the main library, youth library, blind library, planetarium, manuscripts display hall, ancient books museum, cultural relics museum, science and history museum, taking into account the needs of children, blind people and visually impaired people; The books are all-inclusive and everything. For Alexandria and visitors from all over the world, the Library of Alexandria is a wonderful place.
Corniche
喜喜欢猫的虎Corniche, also known as the Avenue of July 26, is the most Alexandrian street, built in 1934. It is from Castle Katebe to the east to Montaza Palace, 26 kilometers on the Mediterranean coastline. This is also the most prosperous area in Alexandria, with hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops all available.
Citadel of Qaitbay
小小思文Gabey Castle is a very important seaside defense building, is also a fortress built in Egyptian history for military use, the castle is also historical, you can see a lot of good facilities, here is also very large
Montazah Palace Gardens
喜喜欢猫的虎Montazah Palace is also known as the "Egyptian Summer Palace", "Montazah Palace Garden", "Montazah Garden", "Farouk Summer Palace", etc. It is the palace of Farouk, the last king of Egypt. It is located in a vast scenic area at the eastern end of Alexandria Port. The palace overlooks the quiet beach and is surrounded by date palm trees and gardens. The architecture combines Florentine and Turkish styles. It is now the Egyptian State Guesthouse. Montazah Palace was a summer resort for the royal family before 1952. Now the beach is open to tourists and anglers, and the palace is not open to the public.
Montazah Palace Park is the best green place in Alexandria, with a large area. This is a good place for Egyptian families to go out for picnics, and it is also a romantic choice for couples to fall in love.
Serapeum of Alexandria
莲莲子99The remains of the historical buildings of the Hellenistic period in Egypt, where only the small Sphinx remains in the rest. The large platform of the foundation is still preserved, and it is even more lonely. This is the remains of the Alexandria landmark.
Greco-Roman Museum
小小思文The Greek and Roman museum is also a very shocking building, the museum itself has a long history, a lot of Greek period and ancient Roman artworks, excavations, here is a very high artistic value, is also a very unique place.
Alexandria National Museum
DDebs28the Alexandria national museum was a great find, definitely worth a visit if you are in Alexandria
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
GGullyNice place to see for about an hour. Burial place of tons of ancient Egyptians. Plenty of cool hieroglyphics.
Kom Ad Dikah
小小思文The Roman amphitheater is a traditional building. The facilities of the amphitheater are also very old. It is very interesting to visit here. You can see a lot of good things. There are some broken things in the theater. Stone is used as the main material for seats.