Alexandria (/ ˌælɪɡˈzændriə, - ˈzɑːn -/ AL-ig-ZA (H)N-dree-ə; [4] Arabic: الإسكندرية; [a]) is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at the western edge …

Jan 14, 2025 · Alexandria, major city and urban governorate in Egypt. Once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a center of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria …

Jul 18, 2023 · Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven …

Dec 22, 2023 · Although today, unlike Cairo and Luxor, there are few actual historic monuments and things to do, Alexandria is one of the best places to visit in Egypt to capture a sense of …

A true gem of Ancient Egypt, Alexandria boasts remarkable landmarks such as the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as Pharos, which stood proudly as one of the wonders …

Jan 14, 2025 · Alexander the Great founded the city in 332 bce after the start of his Persian campaign; it was to be the capital of his new Egyptian dominion and a naval base that would …

Founded in 331 BC by 25-year-old Alexander the Great, Alexandria (Al Iskendariyya) is the stuff of legend. Its towering Pharos lighthouse, marking the ancient harbour's entrance, was one of …

The namesake city of Alexander the Great, the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt, the once largest city in the world, the battleground of Cleopatra and the Romans, the home of two ancient wonders of …

Feb 22, 2019 · Known as ‘The Pearl of the Mediterranean,’ Alexandria is both a modern commercial hub as well as a fascinating tourist destination. Founded by military icon …

Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city and window on the Mediterranean, with several historical sights and the stunning new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is the country’s main summer …