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Bibliotheca Alexandrina


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 21 attractions in Alexandria
Traveler Description:
Located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria, this modern version is an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped building that houses more than...... more » Located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria, this modern version is an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped building that houses more than eight million books. « less
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Attraction type: Library
Address: El Shatby
P.O. Box 138 Alexandria
Egypt
Tel: +(203) 4839999

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5 of 5 stars
agnabia   4 contributions
Halifax, West Yorkshire
Aug 24, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I visited the Library of Alexandria after having lived there for 10 months. The building is extremely impressive, it has all known scripts engraved into it. Just the building in itself is worth a visit! I did a tour of the library and was very impressed upon hearing all of the work that the library does. It is one of... more

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2 of 5 stars
ilovemiddleeast   115 contributions
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
May 25, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The building is a landmark, cylindrical with a sloping roof and reflecting pool in front. Inside I don't find it interesting... Bags cannot be taken in and it is necessary to carry all valuables. Leave bags in the small building next to the ticket office. Book to use of a PC for internet access, but all email is blocked these... more

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5 of 5 stars
Munu   135 contributions
Cape Town, South Africa
Mar 31, 2006
22
people found this review helpful

We left Cairo and went on a day trip to Alexandria where we saw Danial mosque, Roman amphitheatre, Amud el sawari (Pompei’s Pillar), the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa,the English tour at the Alexandrina Bibliotheca and then ended off with Montazah Palace Gardens. Would've liked to have gone to the Greco-Roman museum, but it was closed for renovations that day.... more

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina Address

El Shatby | P.O. Box 138, Alexandria, Egypt
Tel: +(203) 4839999