Alexandria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Egypt
About Alexandria
Few cities of the world have a history as rich as that of Alexandria; few cities have witnessed so many historic events and legends. Founded byAlexander the Great(Iskander al-Akbar) in 331 BCE, Alexandria became the capital of Greco-RomanEgypt; its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse. There had long been a fishing village here, called Rhakotis, but Alexander had greater plans for it. Its strategic value was obvious: it had a great natural harbour, a backing lagoon to prevent land attack, a fertile hinterland, and potential control of trade routes up the Nile and overland to the Red Sea and Arabia. But the approach to the harbour was tricky: the coastline and off-shore islands were low and without landmarks, so sailors could easily take the wrong
Top Attractions in Alexandria
Explore the best things to see and do in Alexandria:
- ★Alexandria National Museum
- ★Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
- ★Alexandria Sporting Club
- ★Amir
- ★Arabic Calligraphy Museum
- ★Attarine Mosque
- ★Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- ★Cavafy Museum
Where to Eat in Alexandria
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abou Shakra
- 🍴Asmak Shabaan
- 🍴Athineos
- 🍴Balbaa
- 🍴Chez Gaby au Ritrovo
- 🍴Chicken Tikka
Where to Stay in Alexandria
- 🏨Acropole Hotel
- 🏨Alexandria Youth Hostel
- 🏨Cherry Maryski Hotel
- 🏨Four Seasons San Stefano
- 🏨Helnan Palestine
- 🏨Hilton Alexandria Corniche
Alexandria Travel Guide Sections
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