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Tips 1 - 4 of 4 Alexandria Things to Do
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The only amphitheatre of this kind in Egypt, the Roman Amphitheatre in Alexadria is located in the area of Kom-el-Dikka. The visitors can still admire today the 12 steps made of marble forming a semicircle around the stage. From the middle of the stage an orator’s voice sounds like talking in a microphone. In the Roman times, the amphitheatre was surrounded by gardens and Roman baths.
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Address: Kom-el-Dikka
Directions: Few steps from Main Train Station of Alexandria.
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The Quait-Bey Fort was built in 1480 by the Sultan Al Ashraf Quait-bey on the place of the old famous Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The role of the Citadel, with the angles are oriented on the 4 cardinal points, was to defend the city against the ottomans attacks. On the walls of the fort can be seen darker stones coming from the former Lighthouse. The Fort has three floors, a mosque, a navel museum and a big courtyard.
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Address: Eastern part of Alexandria-Anfushi area
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The new library in Alexandria was rebuilt in the form of a rising sun on the site of the ancient library. The architects who won the competition organized by the Egyptian Government in 1989 came from Norway. The construction started in 1995 and the total investment was up to USD 220mio. Inside the library you have the possibility to take a free-guided tour describing you the library both from outside and inside. Entrance fee: 10 LE (USD 2-)
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Address: Shatby
Directions: Take tram to drop you in Shatby tram station
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Montazah Palace is the former summer residence of Egypt’s ex-king Fatih, currently the residence of the President Hosni Mubarak. The Palace was build on a surface of 370 acres and the vast gardens with palm trees and nicely arranged flower beds contain restaurants, hotels, beaches and parks.
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Address: Montazah
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ღ♫•:*¨`*:• La Multi Ani! •:*¨`*:•♫ღ | Mailo Mon Dec 4, 2006 00:43 UTC
Hola Diana, Hoy es Domingo y estoy disfrutando de tu visita a Egipto.. bellas fotos, un saludo desde Tegucigalpa. . . Ismael | LoriPori Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:39 UTC
Alexandria certainly is beautiful and impressive, especially the St. Mark Cathedral and the HUGE Quait-Bey Fort. | imstress Thu Jun 15, 2006 01:57 UTC
Beautiful pictures and great tips! Our paths have yet to cross ;p |
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