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Alexandria

Alexandria (Arabic: Al-Iskandariyah; popularly known as "Alex") is a major city in northern Egypt, about 114 miles from Cairo.

Covering 25 miles (40 km) east to west, Alexandria lies on the Mediterranean Sea at the western edge of the Nile River delta.

Chosen by Alexander the Great as the capital of his empire, Alexandria was one of the greatest cities in the Greco-Roman world. It was famed for its great library (which has recently been rebuilt) and the Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Although it is now only a shadow of its once cosmopolitan self, Alexandria still contains several sights of religious interest, including temple ruins, a Coptic cathedral, excellent museums, and several beautiful mosques.

Alexandria Satellite Map Our fully interactive, high-resolution satellite map of Alexandria. History of Alexandria A brief history of the great ancient city. The Alexandrian Serapis An introduction to the chief god of ancient Alexandria, who was worshipped in the famous Serapeum. Day Tour of Alexandria from Cairo Staying in Cairo? See the best of Alexandria on a day tour that takes care of all the details. Private Transfer from Cairo to Alexandria An affordable and safe way to get between two of Egypt's great cities. Just advise where and when you want to go and you will be transported in air-conditioned comfort. Alexandria Hotel Reviews Read unbiased reviews and compare prices on hotels in Alexandria. Alexandria Hotel Bookings Find and book a hotel in Alexandria with the help of Expedia. Alexandria Travel Forum Get travel advice and insider tips on Alexandria from fellow travelers.

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque Built over the tomb of a 13th-century Spanish Sufi saint, this 18th-century mosque is probably the most beautiful in Alexandria. Bibliotheca Alexandrina A spectacularly modern reincarnation of the famed ancient Library of Alexandria, the center of learning in the Greek world. Greco-Roman Museum Founded in 1892, the Greco-Roman Museum attractively displays a vast collection of fascinating finds from Alexandria and other places in Egypt. Serapeum Very little remains of the great Temple of Serapis, the most important sacred site in ancient Alexandria. It was infamously destroyed by Bishop Theophilus in 391 AD. St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral The seat of the Pope of Alexandria, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, this church is believed to stand on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist.

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