Alexandria Attractions

Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, is a true Mediterranean jewel that hovers between illusion and reality, it’s the city developed from a mere anchorage to “The Pearl of the Mediterranean” Alexandria has first come to existence when the young Macedonian leader Alexander the Great choose it to become the capital of Graeco- Roman Egypt in 332 B.C. It wasn’t only an ancient Egyptian center for learning, but it was also a historical site

Alexandria is situated on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, 179km (111 miles) north of Cairo, From the 19th century Alexandria took a new role, as a focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library.

Dinocratis planned the city in squares, like a chessboard with two main streets interlaced vertically and horizontally extending from east to west as well as from north to south. Alexandria had 5 districts, each one named after a letter of the first five letters in the Greek Alphabet: A (Alpha); B (Beta); G (Gamma); D (Delta) and E (Epsilon). These 5 letters represent the initial letters of the text: "Alexander the king, the descendent of the gods, erected the city".

*Alpha was the royal district where the royal palaces, the main Temple, the museum, the libraries, and the gardens were built.
*Beta was the district of the Greek aristocracy.
*Gamma was dedicated to the settlement of the Greek commoners.
*Delta was the district of the foreign minorities such as the Syrians, the Persians, and the Jews.
*Epsilon was the district for the native Egyptians.

Relatively new discoveries in the Eastern Harbor involve two different sites. Around Fort Qaitbey the site has unearthed hundreds of objects, including what experts believe are the remains of the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the ancient wonders of the world In the south east part of the harbor archaeologists have apparently found the Royal Quarters, including granite columns and fabulous statues, including one of Isis and a sphinx with a head thought to be that of Cleopatra father. There may very well be an underwater exhibit in the future.

Be a witness of it’s great culture, civilization and history, enjoy exploring the spectacular architecture of many historical sites like Cata Combs of el Shoqafa, Alexandria Library and Qaitbay Citadel. Get delighted by its amazing beaches and walk through the Cornish which has an amazing overlooking view of the sea, enjoy its warm sun with fresh air and beautiful weather, watch craftsmen in small boatyards building luxury wooden boats, visitors strolling through the narrow streets today you can find pleasant cafes and excellent fish restaurants.