Notable Attractions and Premier Activities in Alexandria

The Alexandria National Museum holds around 1,800 objects that tell the story of Alexandria and Egypt. The majority of these items originated from other Egyptian museums. The museum focuses mostly on three collections spanning across three floors: Floor 1 represents the Pharaonic era.

The Citadel of Qaitbay (also known as the Fort of Qaitbay in Arabic) is a 15th-century defensive bastion built on the Mediterranean Sea shore in Alexandria, Egypt. Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay completed it between 1477 and 1479 AD (882-884 AH).

The Corniche is a waterfront road that runs for 10 miles through the heart of Alexandria. It stretches from Qaitbay Citadel, on the west end, to Montaza on the east. Lots of activity here – plenty of restaurants, cafes, and beaches make it the perfect place to people-watch and soak up the atmosphere.

The Roman Amphitheater Alexandria featured with its marble audiences section. It is symmetrical with extended wing. In fact, it hosted up 600 spectators. The audience section of the Roman Amphitheater has a diameter of about 33 meters.

The "Pompey Pillar," also known as Egypt's most revered memorial column, stands tall as a symbol of historical significance. Fashioned from solid red granite, this colossal structure reaches a staggering height of approximately 28 meters, while its base boasts an impressive diameter of 2.7 meters.

Discovered accidentally in 1900 when a donkey disappeared through the ground, these catacombs make up the largest-known Roman burial site in Egypt and one of the last major works of construction dedicated to the religion of ancient Egypt.