About Alexandria · عن الإسكندرية
Alexandria is a beautiful coastal city along the Mediterranean Sea, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and relaxing atmosphere. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, it served as Egypt's capital for nearly a millennium and was a legendary center of ancient learning and culture.
الإسكندرية مدينة ساحلية جميلة على البحر الأبيض المتوسط، تشتهر بتاريخها الغني وتراثها الثقافي وأجوائها المميزة. أسسها الإسكندر الأكبر عام ٣٣١ ق.م وكانت عاصمة مصر لما يقرب من ألف عام.
معرض الصور
ساحل البحر الأبيض المتوسط، بالصور.The Mediterranean coastline, in photos.
معالم الإسكندرية
Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and its principal seaport. A Mediterranean port founded in 331 BC, it was a hub where Greek, Egyptian, Jewish, and Roman cultures intersected.
المعالم
معالم يونانية ورومانية وإسلامية تصطف على شاطئ عروس البحر المتوسط.Greek, Roman, and Islamic landmarks line the shore of the Mediterranean's "Bride."
A 15th-century fort on the very site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse. →
Bibliotheca Alexandrinaمكتبة الإسكندريةA striking modern library (2002) reviving the ancient one, with museums and a planetarium. →
Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafaمقابر كوم الشقافةEgypt's largest Roman necropolis, blending three cultures deep underground. →
Pompey's Pillar & Serapeumعمود السواريA 27-metre Roman column on the site of an ancient temple of Serapis. →
Roman Amphitheatreالمسرح الرومانيEgypt's only Roman amphitheatre, at Kom el-Dikka, with the Villa of the Birds mosaics. →
Montaza Palace & Gardensقصر المنتزهA royal palace amid lush seaside gardens on the eastern shore. →
Abu al-Abbas Mosqueمسجد أبو العباس المرسيThe city's grandest mosque, honoring a 13th-century Sufi saint. →
The Corniche & Stanley Bridgeالكورنيش وكوبري ستانليA 15-km seafront drive and the city's iconic bay bridge. →
المتاحف والثقافة
قرون من الفن والمعرفة، محفوظة في القصور والمتاحف وبيت شاعر.Centuries of art and learning, preserved in palaces, galleries, and a poet's home.
A restored palace tracing the city from Pharaonic to modern eras. →
Graeco-Roman Museumالمتحف اليوناني الرومانيA landmark collection from Alexandria's Hellenistic and Roman age. →
Royal Jewelry Museumمتحف المجوهرات الملكيةThe dazzling jewels of Egypt's former royal family, in an ornate villa. →
Museum of Fine Artsمتحف الفنون الجميلةModern Egyptian and international art near the city center. →
Alexandria Opera Houseدار أوبرا الإسكندريةThe historic Sayed Darwish Theatre, heart of the city's stage life. →
Cavafy Museumمتحف كفافيسThe preserved home of the celebrated Alexandrian Greek poet C. P. Cavafy. →
معلومات مفيدة
Alexandria sits on the Mediterranean about 220 km northwest of Cairo — roughly 2.5–3 hours by express train or car. It's milder and breezier than the capital, with a celebrated seafood scene. Much of the ancient city, including the Pharos Lighthouse and Cleopatra's royal quarter, now lies beneath the harbor and can be explored by divers.
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