Borg El Arab International Airport 52 min
The Cathedral of St. Mark (24 min) Cathedral, christianity, church, and history Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar (16 min) This famous Roman-era red-granite column with sphinxes was once part of the Serapeum temple. Ras el-Tin Palace (22 min) Palace complex first completed in 1848, with a Renaissance-style facade in landscaped gardens. Ancient Roman Amphitheater (19 min) Archaeological site featuring the remains of an ancient Roman theater, baths & a villa with mosaics. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (15 min) The tombs of 2nd century Antonine emperors are among the graves in this ancient necropolis. Alexandria Aquarium (28 min) Aquarium & sea life museum with regional species plus research institute. Montaza Palace (54 min) A grand 1930s royal palace in Turkish & Florentine styles, with large gardens, now a public park. Sidi Abo El Abbas El Morsi Mosque (23 min) This sizable mosque with notable architecture is home to the mausoleum of a 13th-century saint. Graeco-Roman Museum (24 min) Landmark museum providing archaeological collections, including mummies & other notable artifacts. Alexandria National Museum (25 min) Restored Italianate palace offering exhibits & artifacts exploring Egypt's history through the ages. Eliahu Hanavi Synagogue (23 min) Synagogue, judaism, and history Citadel of Qaitbay (28 min) Habor front fortress built by a 15th-century sultan & naval museum with historic battle artifacts. Bibliotheca Alexandrina (25 min) 8 million books in this vast modernist library with curving facade, plus 4 museums & a planetarium. Alexandria Zoo (29 min) Royal Jewellery Museum (34 min) Historic palace museum housing jewelry pieces, paintings & sculptures from the Muhammad Ali dynasty. |