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General Tips: Italian influence on Alexandria's architecture
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  • Favorite Thing: Alexandria is an interesting architectural canvas. The city is littered with 19th-early 20th century European architecture that seemed to reflect the bygone days of economic prosperity of those times. Some of the most interesting buildings are found along the Corniche, Alexandria's waterfront promenade.

    These eye-catching Italian-inspired buildings (in the pictures) are some of the most interesting structures I've seen in Alex. They reveal strong Gothic Italian and Florentine influences which make for a pleasing visual contrast to the art noveau and belle epoque buildings that dominate the downtown area.

    I wish I have more information on these buildings (have been scouring the Net, but still unlucky) on these interesting buildings. If you know anything on these buildings, please feel free to leave a comment.


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    Comments for Tijavi about Alexandria
    Nemorino Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:26 UTC
     I like the looks of the new 21st century Bibliotheca -- great idea to build a monumental new library on the site of the ancient Great Library. The Alexandria National Museum sounds like a fine new initiative, too.
    Luchonda Sun Feb 17, 2008 09:49 UTC
     Thx for showing us the architecture in Alexandria. Greetz from belgium
    TheLongTone Thu Aug 30, 2007 22:34 UTC
     Moody sky you've got there! The union hotel will give you proper (turkish') coffee with your breakfast if you ask nicely...
    toonsarah Thu Aug 30, 2007 09:30 UTC
     I fully understand your concept of "pharaonic fatigue" - even on the most fascinating of historical trips you crave variety :) Loved especially the mural, Akhenaten & library - as a librarian I've wanted for some time to visit the latter!
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