Borg El Arab International Airport 57 min
Bibliotheca Alexandrina (8 min) 8 million books in this vast modernist library with curving facade, plus 4 museums & a planetarium. The Cathedral of St. Mark (6 min) Cathedral, christianity, church, and history Sidi Abo El Abbas El Morsi Mosque (10 min) This sizable mosque with notable architecture is home to the mausoleum of a 13th-century saint. Ras el-Tin Palace (13 min) Palace complex first completed in 1848, with a Renaissance-style facade in landscaped gardens. Citadel of Qaitbay (12 min) Habor front fortress built by a 15th-century sultan & naval museum with historic battle artifacts. Montaza Palace (41 min) A grand 1930s royal palace in Turkish & Florentine styles, with large gardens, now a public park. Alexandria Zoo (19 min) Alexandria National Museum (10 min) Restored Italianate palace offering exhibits & artifacts exploring Egypt's history through the ages. Graeco-Roman Museum (17 min) Landmark museum providing archaeological collections, including mummies & other notable artifacts. Alexandria Aquarium (11 min) Aquarium & sea life museum with regional species plus research institute. Royal Jewellery Museum (20 min) Historic palace museum housing jewelry pieces, paintings & sculptures from the Muhammad Ali dynasty. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (12 min) The tombs of 2nd century Antonine emperors are among the graves in this ancient necropolis. Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar (10 min) This famous Roman-era red-granite column with sphinxes was once part of the Serapeum temple. El Mamurah Beach (46 min) Popular sunbathing beach with seafront eateries & a broad promenade for strolling & cycling. Ancient Roman Amphitheater (12 min) Archaeological site featuring the remains of an ancient Roman theater, baths & a villa with mosaics. |