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Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Latin, 'Library of Alexandria'; Egyptian Arabic: مكتبة الإسكندريه, romanized: Maktabat al-’Iskandariyya, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [mækˈtæb(e)t eskendeˈɾejjæ]) (BA) is a major library an…
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© Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque
The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is a mosque, mausoleum, and Sufi shrine, located in the Anfoushi neighbourhood of Alexandria, on the north coast of Egypt.
Pompey's Pillar
Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Despite its modern name, it was actually set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD.
© Daniel Mayer · CC BY-SA 4.0Serapeum of Alexandria
The Serapeum of Alexandria was an ancient Greek temple built by Ptolemy III Euergetes (reigned 246–222 BC) and dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian syncretic god Serapis, made the protector of Alexandria, Egypt.
© Asiatologist · CC BY-SA 4.0Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
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© Ahnaf Saber · CC BY 3.0Citadel of Qaitbay
The Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay; Arabic: قلعة قايتباي) is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, on Pharos Island in Alexandria, Egypt.
© Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Montaza Palace
Montaza Palace (Asr el Montaza) is a palace, museum and extensive gardens in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt.
Pharos
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (280–247 BC).
© Summering2018 · CC BY-SA 4.0Alexandria National Museum
The Alexandria National Museum (ANM) is a museum in Alexandria, Egypt.
© Roland Unger · CC BY-SA 3.0Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
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© Franck devedjian · CC BY-SA 4.0Caesareum of Alexandria
The Caesareum of Alexandria is an ancient temple in Alexandria, Egypt.
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derivative work: Rabanus Flav · CC BY-SA 3.0St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria
St. Catherine's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Alexandria, Egypt.
© Unknown authorUnknown author · CC BY-SA 3.0 deRas el-Tin Palace
Ras El Tin Palace is a palace on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located in the Ras el-Tin quarter on Alexandria's eastern shore, overlooking the city's Western Harbour.
© Neithsabes · CC BY-SA 3.0Kom El-Dikka
Kom El Deka, also known as Kom el-Dikka, is a neighborhood and archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt.
Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
The Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue is a synagogue, located at 69 Nabi Daniel Street, Alexandria, Egypt.
© Philg88 · CC BY-SA 3.0Heptastadion
The Heptastadion was a giant causeway, often referred to as a mole or a dyke built by the people of Alexandria, Egypt in the 3rd century BC during the Ptolemaic period.
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© لا روسا · CC BY-SA 4.0El Agami district
Agami is a city and administrative district (hayy) the Alexandria Governorate of Egypt. Twenty kilometres west of Alexandria, the town is a popular destination for both local Alexandrines and tourists from Greater Cairo.
© Roland Unger · CC BY-SA 3.0Royal Jewelry Museum
The Royal Jewelry Museum is an art and history museum in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located in the former palace of Princess Fatma Al-Zahra' in Zizenia neighborhood.
© Roland Unger · CC BY-SA 3.0Attarine Mosque
The Attarine Mosque, also known as the Al-Juyushi Mosque is a mosque located in Alexandria, on the north coast of Egypt.
© Mona Hassan Abo-Abda · CC BY-SA 4.0Stanley
Stanley (Egyptian Arabic: ستانلى) is a neighborhood near the city centre of Alexandria. The area is known for its iconic Stanley Bridge on the Alexandria Corniche, as well as its private-access beach.