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"Founded by Alexander the
Great in 331 BC, the city of Alexandria rose to become the second largest city
in the Roman Empire. It inspired two of the world's seven wonders, The Pharos
Lighthouse that was built in the third century BC and stood over a thousand
years, The Great Library that profoundly influenced the western thought before
being destroyed by a mysterious fire in 640 AD" |
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Greco-Roman period
The Greco Roman Museum. Pompey's
Pillar. Al Anfushi Tombs. Al Shatby Necropolis. Catacombs & the Roman
Theatre "Kom El Dekka".
Islamic
sights
Neighborhoods of Al Gomruk &
Al Anfushi. Abu El Abbass El Morsi & El Attareen Mosque. Qaitbey Fortress.
The Mohamed Aly period and
19th & 20th century
Montazah Gardens & Palace. The
Museum of Fine Art & Royal Jewelry. Nelson Island (the site of the
'Abu-Quir' battle between 'Napoleon' and the British Commander 'Nelson').
Post-colonial architecture like Cecil Hotel. El Alamein, the World War II
battlefield that showed the famous battle between the famous German 'Rommel'
& the Brit 'Montgomery'. (Now it hosts the cemeteries of the Germans,
British, Italians & a military museum). Greek poet Cavafy's apartment has
been restored as a museum on the top floor of the Greek Consulate.
Today's places of
interest
Alexandria as a year-round resort,
in winter the sun still shines along the white sand coast while yachts race in
the harbor. In summer, sun lovers seek out the cooling sea breezes. The city
center stretches from Saad Zaghloul Sq. to the seafront with the statue of Saad
Pacha. Strolling around here one can still see old street nameplates and find
jewelers and antique shops for which the area was known. Close by, at Shatby
district, there is The Alexandria Library. A result of international efforts to
the revival of the ancient library of Alexandria that was considered as the
first world's university with its college scholars including famous names as
Euclid, Eratosthenes, Heron & Archimedes.
Sports in
Alexandria
The 'Semouha' Club Golf Course.
Cleopatra's Palace Dive. One hasn't to be a diving expert, just simply to have
the desire to explore the remaining of the famous 'Cleopatra's Empire'.
Palaces, ships, over 7000 Pharaonic & Roman statues preserved their colors
and shape since 300 BC at a depth of 8 to 15 meters underwater.
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