Monday, May 13, 2013

Alexandria "The Pearl of the Mediterranean"


 Alexandria "The Pearl of the Mediterranean"


Alexandria known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean. Alexandria The second largest city in Egypt, has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo.

Castle Qaytbay
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt, its status as a beacon of culture symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Alexandria library


The places you can visit in Alexandria and you will love it :

 Castle Qaytbay
Alexandria library
The Corniche
The Mahmudiya Canal
El-Muntaza
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1 comments:

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