Alexandria

Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs and Greco-Roman Museum :

Visit the Pompey’s Pillar which was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian, the Emperor of the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 A.C. Then head to the Catacombs of Alexandria, a private tomb, later converted into a public cemetery

Montazah Palace and gardens :

Built east of Alexandria on a high hill and overlooking the most beautiful beach of Alexandria, the Monatazah Palace was King Farouk’s Summer Residence. Enjoy the embracing gardens blazed of colors and the beautiful architectures of the Montazah Palace

The Alexandria National Museum:

Considered one of Egypt’s finest museum, the Alexandria National Museum is located in a restored palace and contains about 1,800 artifacts that narrate the history of Alexandria throughout the ages, including the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria):

Visit the wonderful reincarnation of the famed ancient library of Alexandria. The original library held the largest collection of manuscripts in the world and was a great center of learning for 600 years until it burned down in the 3rd century

The Qaitbay Citadel:

Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- Asharf Qaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds in the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the citadel that used to formulate an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D

Abou al- Abbas al-Mursi Mosque:

Built by the Algerians in 1775 The Abou al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is considered to be Alexandria’s largest and one of the most important monuments. The cream-colored Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque stands 23 meters high and it is dressed in artificial stone

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