Alexandria
Historical Port City of the Mediterranean
Alexandria is a historical port city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, the city is famous throughout history as a center of science, culture and trade. Today, it attracts tourists with its beaches and historical heritage on the Mediterranean coast.
Places to Visit:
- Library of Alexandria: This building, which was the largest library in the world in ancient times, has been rebuilt as a modern cultural center.
- Qaitbay Citadel: This citadel on the Mediterranean coast was built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: These Roman-era tombs are famous for their intricate labyrinths and carvings.
- Alexandria National Museum: This museum, where artifacts from Egypt's Hellenistic, Roman and Islamic periods are exhibited, reveals the city's history.
- Corniche: This long coastal road on the Mediterranean coast is popular with its beaches, restaurants and sea view.