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Alexandria, Egypt


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Alexandria the second largest city of Egypt and the largest seaport in Egypt country is located on the northwest of the Nile Delta and stretches along the narrow land strip between Mediterranean Sea and Lake Mariut. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Alexandria is the city of five districts that were named after the five letters of the Greek alphabet i.e. Alpha (A), Beta (B), Gamma (G), Delta (D) and Epsilon (E).

Known as the renowned capital of Ptolemies having numerous monuments, Alexandria was the home to the Bibliotheca Alaexandrina. In earlier times Alexandria city was known by the name for the Lighthouse (Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) as well as for the Great Library.

As the second largest city of Egypt, Alexandria is also known as the "cultural capital of Egypt" and "The Pearl of the Mediterranean". Very little remains of the old city have survived to the present day. Among its all-major ancient structural remains only "Pompey Pillar" is still standing.

The major attractions of Alexandria city beside Pompey Pillar includes the Catacombs of Kom-al-Shoqafa, Tomb of Al-Anfushi, Tombs of Mustafa Kemal Pasha, Al-Montazah Palace and Graden, Museums of Alexandria and many more.

Including its historical attractions Alexandria city also has some fascinating beaches that add more charm and glitters to the attraction of the city. Lined with many golden sand beaches that extend from east to west of Alexandria, this largest port of Egypt and the main center of maritime activities of Egypt is a popular destination of Egypt in its true sprit.

Transportation in Alexandria is not difficult. El Nouzha airport located at a distance of 7 km from the city mainly served it. However another airport that serves Alexandria is Borg al Arab airport at a distance of 25 km away from the city. The main means of transportation around the city is rail system. The main train station in Alexandria is Misr Station that extends up to Abu Qir.


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