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Ranked #1 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”It's like a space ship landed and brou...“ 05/17/2013
- ”Wonderful Place ... It's a must ...“ 05/17/2013
Category: Libraries
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Located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria, this modern version is an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped...
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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.
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Ranked #2 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi“ 04/29/2013
- ”good mosque“ 03/23/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #3 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Best sunset place in Alexandria“ 05/17/2013
- ”Good views!“ 05/07/2013
Category: Bridges
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Ranked #4 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”My Favorite Place in Alex“ 05/18/2013
- ”Indiana Jones“ 05/17/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins
It's worth going early in the morning when no one else is around (before the tour buses arrive). With no one around, it can be a great experience. There are guards up above and... more »
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Ranked #5 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”worth it“ 05/09/2013
- ”Nice during Spring time...“ 04/23/2013
Category: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
The Corniche is a glorious 3km walkway along the harbour dotted with restaurants, markets and historic sights.
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Ranked #6 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Alexandria National Museum“ 05/18/2013
- ”wonderful but small“ 05/17/2013
Category: History Museums
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More than 1800 archaeological pieces are exhibited chronologically from one floor to the next: the basement is devoted to...
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More than 1800 archaeological pieces are exhibited chronologically from one floor to the next: the basement is devoted to Prehistoric and Pharonic times; first floor to the Graeco-Roman period; second floor to the Coptic and Islamic era that highlights artifacts raised during recent underwater excavations.
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Ranked #7 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Nice spot in Alex“ 05/17/2013
- ”Photo Op for Pictures of Coastline“ 05/10/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Resembling an imposing castle fortress, this citadel was built in the 1480s by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Pharos...
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Resembling an imposing castle fortress, this citadel was built in the 1480s by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, to protect the city from the crusaders who used to attack the city by sea.
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Ranked #8 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”El-Salamlek Palace“ 04/29/2013
- ”the royal palace“ 02/07/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Lookouts
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Ranked #9 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Amazing Discovery“ 05/18/2013
- ”Worth seeing“ 05/13/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins
Built in the 2nd century AD, this Roman amphitheater has 13 semicircular tiers made of white and gray marble.
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Ranked #10 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Can skip“ 05/13/2013
- ”Has a lot of untapped Potential“ 05/07/2013
Category: Gardens; Parks
Royal gardens of King Faruk. The king was the last Egyptian monarch.
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Ranked #11 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Massive church“ 05/15/2013
- ”very nice“ 01/14/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
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Ranked #12 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Lovely“ 10/13/2012
- ”Beautiful Monastery“ 09/16/2012
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
These desert building are all that remains of the monasic Christians that fled Roman persecution in the 4th century.
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Ranked #13 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”View from distance“ 05/03/2013
- ”Great look from outside though“ 04/11/2013
Category: Historic Sites
This sprawling property was the summer home of controversial King Farouk who assumed power at the age of 16 in 1936.
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Ranked #14 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Memorable Tour with Excellent Guide“ 04/03/2013
- ”Back to the ancient time“ 11/06/2011
Category: Ancient Ruins
Excavations have unearthed a labyrinth of cisterns that supplied the citizens of ancient Alexandria with fresh water.
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Ranked #15 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”closed again“ 05/19/2013
- ”Terrible experience“ 05/03/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #16 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Awesome remnants of ancient times“ 05/18/2013
- ”Just a pillar“ 05/07/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Ancient Ruins
This 25-meter-high granite column was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian in AD 297.
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Ranked #17 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”very clam beach“ 03/23/2013
- ”Beautiful“ 02/23/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #18 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”enjoyed“ 03/23/2013
- ”Authintic“ 04/19/2012
Category: Ancient Ruins
This temple, dedicated to the god Serapis, is from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
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Ranked #19 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”من اجمل مساجد الاسكندرية“ 08/18/2012
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #20 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Never knew it was historical until rec...“ 07/26/2012
- ”Alexandria day tour“ 12/06/2011
Category: Historic Sites
Not as impressive as the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, but reputedly the oldest tombs in Alexandria, the necropolis at Chatby (sometimes written Shatbi or Chatbi) are situated next... more »
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Ranked #21 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Unexpected“ 04/11/2013
- ”Roman period tombs“ 12/11/2009
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #22 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”Friday Prayers“ 02/07/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #23 of 34 attractions in Alexandria
- ”better to find another place“ 03/23/2013
- ”Waste of time“ 01/24/2012
Category: Ancient Ruins
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Category: Historic Sites
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Nothing remains of the Temple of Augustus. Founded by Cleopatra in honor of Mark Antony, it may well be in this temple that...
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Nothing remains of the Temple of Augustus. Founded by Cleopatra in honor of Mark Antony, it may well be in this temple that Cleopatra committed suicide in 30 BC. The temple stood near the shore at the center of the great harbor. It was a lavish temple with porticoes, propylalea, parks and libraries.
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Category: Museums
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Category: Museums
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Category: Museums
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Category: Historic Sites; Museums
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