Egypt · Pearl of the Mediterranean
الإسكندرية (Founded by Alexander the Great)
Egypt
5.8 Million
Mediterranean Coast
UTC+2 (EET)
Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city and its principal seaport, founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. The site of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—and the romance of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, it remains a city of fascinating history and Mediterranean charm.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, officially opened on November 1, 2025. Located near the Giza Pyramids, it houses over 100,000 artifacts including the complete King Tutankhamun collection of 5,398 pieces. Private tours connect Alexandria Port visitors to the museum.
Tourism to the Giza Plateau is being transformed with plans for 20,000 to 25,000 new hotel rooms and new entertainment, retail, and resort zones over the next three to five years. Alexandria serves as a major cruise port and gateway to Egypt's ancient treasures.
15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Guards the Eastern Harbour.
Modern incarnation of the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria, housing millions of books, museums, and cultural spaces since 2002.
2nd-century Roman burial site blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles—a unique fusion of ancient cultures.
Royal palace built in 1892 set in extensive Mediterranean gardens, now a public park offering beaches and seaside relaxation.
Ancient Roman triumphal column standing 27 meters tall, one of the largest ancient monoliths erected outside Rome.
The scenic waterfront stretching along Alexandria's Mediterranean coast, lined with hotels, restaurants, and sweeping sea views.
Alexandria is Egypt's main port, handling approximately 80% of the country's imports and exports. The city's economy is driven by maritime trade, manufacturing, petroleum, and increasingly tourism. Major industries include textiles, food processing, and automotive manufacturing.
Culturally, Alexandria maintains a cosmopolitan heritage shaped by Greek, Roman, Arab, and modern Egyptian influences. The city hosts the annual Alexandria International Film Festival and is known for its literary heritage—writers from E.M. Forster to Lawrence Durrell were inspired by its unique atmosphere. The Mediterranean lifestyle, café culture, and fresh seafood cuisine define daily life.
Alexandria was founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great and became the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt. It housed the legendary Ancient Library and the Pharos Lighthouse. Under Cleopatra VII, it was the center of a powerful Mediterranean kingdom before falling to Rome in 30 BCE.
The city was a leading center of Hellenistic civilization and early Christianity. After the Arab conquest in 641 CE, Cairo replaced it as Egypt's capital. Alexandria revived in the 19th century as a major Mediterranean port. Today, it balances preservation of its extraordinary heritage with its role as Egypt's second city and primary gateway for maritime visitors.
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