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  • Things to Do in Alexandria

    History of Alexandria Governorate

    Alexandria Governorate is the bride of the Mediterranean and the second capital of Egypt. It was the ancient capital founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and was named after him, and the city of Alexandria was the capital of the Egyptian country throughout the Ptolemies, Romans and Byzantines until the Arab conquest in 640 AD.

  • Mohamed Ali Manial Palace

    Muhamed Ali Palace in Shubra

    Muhammad Ali Pasha wanted to establish and document his era with a ruling house that would be a turning point between a bygone era and a new era that he planned to be long. So he chose a site on the banks of the Nile in the Shubra area, with an area of 70 acres, extending from the banks of the Nile to Birkat al-Hajj, after he had seized several villages and fiefdoms to build his palace.

  • Abdeen Palace Museum

    Abdeen Palace Museum - Cairo

    Abdeen Palace is considered one of the rare historical masterpieces in terms of form and content, as it reflects the luxury and high taste in which the palace was built. It is one of the most important palaces built by the Muhammad Ali Pasha family for Egypt.

  • Tomb of Al-Shatby

    The Cemetery of Shatby

    Al-Shatby Cemetery is the oldest existing cemetery in Alexandria dating back to the hellenistic age, and it also remains the oldest archaeological site within the city up to date. Alexandria is now regarded as a modern city because earthquakes in the past buried the ancient city's features and caused another city to be built on top of it until it reached its current size.

  • Emperor Diocletianus _ Roman

    Roman Emperor Diocletian | Biography

    Emperor Diocletian, or Diocletianus, is one of the most famous Roman emperors in the history of the Roman Empire, and he ruled the Roman Empire from November 20, 284 AD until May 1, 305 AD. This emperor was known by many names, including “Diocles” - the name “Diocletianus” was chosen after he ascended the throne and took for himself a crown (a wide band studded with pearls), robes of silk and gold, and shoes studded with precious stones.

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    Biography of Roman Emperor Trajan

    The greatest of the Roman emperors was Emperor Trajan, the second of the Five Good Emperors, who ruled from 96 to 117 AD. One of the Roman Emperors, Marcus Pius Nerva Traianus (53–117 AD), ruled over the enormous Roman Empire between 98 and 117 AD. At the height of the Roman Empire, he is credited for its expansion.

Alexandria Top Attractions Tour

  • 05 16, 2023

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, also known as the Library of Alexandria, is a major library and cultural center located in Alexandria, Egypt. It was inaugurated in 2002 with the goal of reviving the ancient Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world before it was destroyed centuries ago.

The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina serves as a library, a cultural center, and a research institution. It houses millions of books, manuscripts, and other materials, making it one of the largest libraries in the world. In addition to its vast collection, the library hosts various cultural events, exhibitions, conferences, and lectures. It also includes several specialized libraries, museums, art galleries, and a planetarium.

The architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is distinctive and symbolic, designed to reflect both ancient and modern elements. It stands as a symbol of the city's rich intellectual and cultural heritage, aiming to promote knowledge, education, and cultural exchange on a global scale.

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If you have enough time to read a book in the Biblioteca, you may, of course, if it will not affect our tour of Alexandria and the visits requested.

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