TOP Recommended Tourist Attractions in Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria is among the most exciting cities in Egypt. This amazing city was found the by the popular Alexander the Great and was ruled by not less famous Cleopatra. Here you'll find an excellent amount of historical sites, attractive Alexandria hotels, monuments, historical ruins, as well as wonderful sandy beaches.

Nowadays this city is a modern center, however the historical architecture and its exceptional style are still well preserved. This is a place where you can find public places full of trees, restored buildings and attractive places for promenade.

If you're going to go to this fascinating city, you will find a lot of things to do, the most exciting of which are listed below:

1.New Library of Alexandria- It is probably the most significant landmark in Alexandria and this is one of the symbols of Egypt. The building itself has an attractive architecture and there is a huge granite wall that represents symbols from all known alphabets. There you can find a fantastic collection of books from all over the world.

2.Qaitbey Fort- This is one more among the most well-liked tourist attractions in Alexandria. This Fort was first set on an island, which was mainland connected by Alexander the Great. Its legendary lighthouse is among the Seventh Ancient Wonders of the world.

3.National Museum of Alexandria- This museum houses artifacts from various different periods of Egyptian history. There you can see treasures that have been excavated or found during the archaeological underwater excavations in Alexandria. This museum is set in old Bassili Pasha Palace and has an interesting architecture itself. Nearby is the area, where you can find the perfect for you hotel in Alexandria.

4.Montazah Palace and Gardens- This attractive royal palace is really a "must see"� attraction. It is famous for its pretty gardens, full of palm trees and flowers. It stretches to the beach, where you can find lovely restaurants, places for fun and some of the finest hotels in Alexandria, providing fascinating views to the beach.

5.Royal Jewelry Museum- This is one more fascinating place to visit, especially for those keen on beautiful jewelry. Here you can find many rare paintings, statues and decorations as well as the enormous royal collection of jewels from the Mohamed Ali Dynasty.

6.Caesareum- The ruins of this former temple are definitely worth a visit by those interested in the city's Roman past. Once a lavish religious site boasting porticoes, libraries and parks, little can be seen of the Caesareum today, mostly the foundations.

7.Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque- It is proper for visit by those who wants to explore its unique interior. All those visiting it must take off their shores before entering and note that men and women enter via different doors. When you are already in, you can enjoy its amazing architecture, crystal chandeliers and thick carpets.

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