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Attractions: The Graeco-Roman Museum:
Houses many collections of rare Roman relics and
coins- about 40 thousand pieces, from the 3rd
century B.C. to the 7th century A.D. The most
important being the " Tanafra " statues. Pompeii's Pillar: ( Shown on
top of page )This is a granite pillar, over 25
meters high, and built amidst the ruins of the
Serapium in 297 A.D., in honor of Emperor
Diocletian. The Catacombs of Kom
al-Shqafa: This is the largest Roman cemetery. It
is of three levels and cut in the rock to a depth
of 100 feet. Dating to the beginning of the 2nd
century A.D., it is a blend of Pharaonic and Roman
art. The Tombs of Al-Anfushi:
These Limestone tombs, dating from about 250B.C.
are decorated with pictures of Egyptian gods and
daily life. Other tourist attractions
are: Al-Shatby Necropolis
The Tombs of Mustafa Kamel
(Rushdy) The Fort of Qait Bay
he Mosque of Mursi Abbas
Al-Montazah Palace
Abu Kir Suburb Museums: The Museum Of Fine Arts:
Houses collections of sculptures, paintings and
architectural works. Exhibitions by contemporary
foreign and Egyptian artists are often held
there. The Antoniadis Gardens: They
contain beautifully arranged trees and flowers, as
well as several Greco statues in marble and
Antoniadis Palace. The Shallalat Gardens: A
central garden in the eastern part of the city
center, it is of a special character and is
distinguished by its high and low levels and
waterways. The Montazah Palace Gardens:
Acres of formal gardens and a beautiful beach make
Montazah (shown to the right ) the foremost city
pleasure grounds. Montazah Palace, a grand
structure built in a mixture of Turkish
and Florentine styles, is now a
great statehouse. Other great
Museums: The Royal Jewellery Museum
The Hydrobiological
Institute and Museum The Alexandria University
Conference Center Monument and Tourist
Sites: Egyptian Fleet Anchorage:
Built by the Ptolemies, the remains of the naval
installations still stand west of the
port. Coptic Chapel: Very early
Coptic age, and contains several caves bearing
inscriptions. Rommel's Hideout: A cave,
hewn in the rock, where Rommel drew up plans of
this military operations. It has nowbeen turned
into a military museum. Port Said: Was built in 1860
on the Mediterranean as the northern Suez Canal.
This city increased in repute when it was declared
a free zone. It is 220 km. from Cairo, 80 km. from
Ismailia and 160 km. from Suez. It is characterized
by beautiful, calm and soft sandy beaches and
rock-free waters. Geographically, it links Africa
with Asia, through Port Fouad, a suburb on the east
bank of the Suez Canal. One can visit al-Jameel
(the beautiful) 12 km. west of Port Said, for fishing, or
take a port cruise to see the ship convoys passing
through the Suez Canal. Other visited
sites: Port Said Museum Port Said Military Museum
The de Lesseps Landspur
The Mosque of Abdul Rahman
The Cathedral Nice Island Beaches: Cleopatra's Bath: Is hewn in
a rock about 50m. from the shore which is
surrounded by rocky cliffs. It can be reached
directly by boat; or car or on foot, and then
wading to the rock. Al-Abyad Beach: About 20 km.
further west, its beauty surpasses that of Mersa
Matrouh beach. Ageebah Beach: About 28 km. west of Mersa
Matrouh, it is distinguished by its numerous
natural caves and enchanting scenery. Ras el-Hekma: Is a land spur
jutting out into the sea, about 85 km, east of
Matrouh and is distinguished by the beauty and
serenity of its beaches. Not only does Alexandria
provide you with cities of ancient history, but it
alsohas miles of white sandy beaches. So just sit
back and enjoy Alexandria! For Further
Information Contact: Egyptian
Tourist Authority, 1253 McGill College Ave.,
Suite 250, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 2Y5. Tel:
(514)861-4606. Fax: (514)861-8071. or Egyptian
Tourist Authority, 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 1706,
New York, NY 10111, U.S.A. Tel:
(212)332-2570. Fax: (212)956-6439. Web
site: http://www.egypttourism.org Muguette
Goufrani,
Africa Travel Magazine's Francophone Editor covers
West African destinations and events in detail. Her
native language is French and she has lived in five
West African countries, working for Air Afrique,
Royal Air Maroc and Citroen. As a Travel Agent, she
worked in North Africa, where her family operates
an inbound tour company, and later in Tahiti and
Cambodia. Muguette has been a partner in the
magazine since it was founded in 1995.
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Alexandria is
the second largest city in Egypt, It has an
atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle
Eastern; its ambience and cultural heritage
distance it from the rest of the country although
it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo. Alexandria
lies northwest of the Nile Delta and adjoins Lake
Mariut. It is linked to Cairo by the Delta Road
(231 km.) and the Desert Road (225 km.). It is one
of the most notable summer resorts in the Middle
East, known for its temperate winters and beaches,
with soft sands and magnificent scenery that
stretch for 40 km. along the Mediterranean Sea.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC,
Alexandria became the capital of the Graeco-Roman
Egypt, its status as a beacon of culture symbolized
by Pharos and the setting for the stormy
relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony. The
city, immortalizing
Alexander's
name, flourished, beyond all expectations, into a
prominent cultural, intellectual and economic
metropolis, the remains of which are still evident
to this day. There is so much to see in this city.
Listed below is a brief overview of some of the
sitesthat you can visit.
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