Things to Do in Alexandria

There are 2 attractions in Alexandria. Bibliotheca Alexandrina, modern library and cultural center in alexandria, is the most popular.

1

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Modern library and cultural center in Alexandria

Museum

2

Lighthouse of Alexandria

Ancient lighthouse and former Seven Wonders of antiquity

Tower

3

Abu Mena

Early Christian pilgrimage site and archaeological ruins

Archaeological Site

4

Canopus, Egypt

Ancient Egyptian port city near Alexandria

Ruins

5

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

Alexandria mosque built for 13th-century Sufi saint

Mosque

6

Heracleion

Ancient Egyptian port city, now submerged archaeological site

Archaeological Site

7

Lake Mariout

Brackish coastal lagoon adjacent to Alexandria, historic port

Lake

8

Borg El Arab Stadium

Major stadium near Alexandria hosting football matches

Stadium

9

Pompey's Pillar

Roman triumphal column and ancient Alexandria landmark

Monument

10

Serapeum of Alexandria

Ancient Egyptian-Greek temple complex once housing the Serapis cult

Temple

11

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Ancient Alexandrian catacombs blending Egyptian and Roman funerary art

Monument

12

Citadel of Qaitbay

15th-century fortress on Alexandria's Mediterranean waterfront

Archaeological Site

13

Montaza Palace

Coastal royal palace and gardens on Alexandria's eastern promontory

Palace

14

Pharos

Ancient lighthouse of Alexandria; one of Seven Wonders

Island

15

Alexandria National Museum

Museum in Alexandria displaying Pharaonic and Greco-Roman artifacts

Museum

16

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue

Historic synagogue in Alexandria dating to 19th century

Temple

17

Graeco-Roman Museum

Museum exhibiting Hellenistic and Roman artifacts from Alexandria

Museum

18

Nelson's Island

Small island near Alexandria with archaeological military graves

Island

19

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Alexandria and episcopal seat

Church

20

Caesareum of Alexandria

Ancient Roman-era temple complex in Alexandria, Egypt

Archaeological Site

21

Ras El Tin Palace

Seafront palace in Alexandria with royal Ottoman architecture

Palace

22

Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria

Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Alexandria and patriarchal seat

Church

23

Alexandria Opera House

Historic opera house and cultural venue in Alexandria

Theater

24

Heptastadion

Ancient causeway in Alexandria connecting city to island

Archaeological Site

25

Kom El Deka

Archaeological district of ancient Alexandria with Roman ruins

Archaeological Site

26

Marea (ancient city)

Ancient Egyptian port city with Greco-Roman ruins

Archaeological Site

27

Palais d'Antoniadis

Historic Alexandria palace with landscaped gardens

Palace

28

Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial

Naval memorial honoring unknown sailors in Alexandria

Monument

29

Shallalat Gardens

Historic Alexandria gardens featuring ornamental ponds and promenades

Park

30

Saad Zaghloul Square

Central Alexandria square named for nationalist leader

Square

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Statue of Saad Zaghloul

Statue commemorating Egyptian nationalist leader Saad Zaghloul

Monument