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Alexandria
The
largest Port and second City of “Egypt", it was the Capital
of Egypt in the Greek and Coptic eras. It's internationally known
as “The Bride of the Mediterranean". It’s one of
the major Summer Resorts in the Middle East with beaches extending
along the Mediterranean for some 30 KM by the desert road.
Named after "Alexander the Great", it was built at his
orders on the site of a small village called "Rocatis",
in 322 BC, to be the Capital of his realm in Egypt and a sea port
close to his homeland as well as a center of Greek culture and civilization.
Monuments in Alexandria:
The Greco - Roman Museum:
It tells the story of the invasion of Egypt by “Alexander
the Great” and the building of Alexandria. It comprises a
lot of antiquities left behind by the Greeks and Romans. It houses
around forty thousands invaluable relics, some dating back as far
as the 3rd Century BC, while others date back to the seventh AD.
The “Tanagra” statues are one of the priceless treasures
to be seen in this museum.
The Bombay Pillar:
This is a huge granite Pillar, about 27 m. high, erected in 297
AD in memory of the Greek Emperor “Diocletian”.
Catacombs of Al-Shuqqafaa:
They consist of three tiers at a depth of 100 feet. They dated back
to the beginning of the 2nd Century AD. It's a blend of Pharaonic
and Roman art.
The Roman Theater:
It's a small Roman Theater, recently discovered in Kom El-Deka,
close of the Greece - Roman Museum. It has 12 marble terraces, and
is the only one of its kind in Egypt.
The Fort of Qaitbay:
It lies at the Northern tip of the Eastern Harbor, on the site where
the Pharaohs of Alexandria stood. This Fort was constructed in the
15th Century by “Qaitbay”, and consists of three floors.
The Marine Biology Institute:
It adjacent to the Fort of “Qaitbay”, on “Anfoushi
Bay”, and contains a very large variety of rare fish and other
specimens of marine life.
Note:
Visiting Hours: Daily from 9 am to 1: 30 p.m.
Morsi Abu Al Abbas Mosque:
Situated at El Anfoushi, it's one of the most important Islamic
Monuments in Alexandria with its high minaret and four domes.
Al Montaza Palace:
It was built East of Alexandria and over looking a beautiful beach,
amid about 370 feddans of gardens and woods. The Palace comprises
a number of buildings, the most important is being “Al Haramlek”.
Royal Jewelry Museum:
Established in “Fatma El-Zahraa” Palace, Alexandria
- Zezenia District. This museum is considered a magnificent architectural
piece of art, its halls comprise several paintings, decorations
and restates. The museum houses collection of “Mohamed Ali
family'sjewelry”.
The Museum of Fine Arts:
It's in Moharam Bay District. It houses a large number of art works,
in painting, sculpture and architecture. Many exhibitions of contemporary
Egyptians and foreign artists are held in this museum.
Archeological Area of Mustafa Kamel:
It consists of four Tombs of the Ptolemaic era date back to the
2nd Century BC. They are still in good condition up till now.
Archeological Area of Anfoushi:
Opposite to the entrance of Ras El-Teen, there are five Tombs in
the area, two of them are most important. They were discovered in
1901, and date back to the Ptolemaic Period about 3000 BC. They
are known for their fine inscriptions and distinct architectural
style.
Shatby Cemetery:
Situated very near to the sea, north of Saint Marc School. It consists
of an entrance with a pass way linking the front and back burial
rooms. It was enlarged in the following centuries to provide further
burial space. It dates from the 3rd Century BC.
Abou-Kir Suburb:
Abou-Kir is one of Alexandria's quietest beaches, ideal for fishing.
This pleasant Suburb has an important historical past, having witnessed,
in 1798, the famous battle of “Abou-Kir” in which the
British Admiral “Nelson” destroyed Bonaparte's fleet.
The Beaches:
Alexandria is famous for its numerous beautiful sandy beaches stretching
from East to West: Maamura, Montaza, Mandara, Assafra, Miami, Sidi
Bishr, San Stefano, Glim, Stanley, Rushdy, Sidi Gaber, Sporting,
Ibrahimia and Shatby, all lie along the Sea. On the Western boundaries
of the City lie the Suburbs of Al-Agami and Hannoville. These are
renowned for their white fine sandy beaches, translucent waters
and mild climate.
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