Things to Do in Alexandria

There are 3 attractions in Alexandria. Bibliotheca Alexandrina, modern library and cultural center in alexandria, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

All Archaeological Sites 8 Religious Sites 5 Monuments & Memorials 4 Castles & Palaces 3 Museums 3 Islands 2 Parks & Reserves 1 Plazas & Squares 1 Stadiums & Sports 1 Theaters 1 Lakes 1 Towers & Lighthouses 1

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Modern library and cultural center in Alexandria

Museum

Lighthouse of Alexandria

Ancient lighthouse and former Seven Wonders of antiquity

Tower

Abu Mena

Early Christian pilgrimage site and archaeological ruins

Archaeological Site

Canopus, Egypt

Ancient Egyptian port city near Alexandria

Ruins

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

Alexandria mosque built for 13th-century Sufi saint

Mosque

Heracleion

Ancient Egyptian port city, now submerged archaeological site

Archaeological Site

Lake Mariout

Brackish coastal lagoon adjacent to Alexandria, historic port

Lake

Borg El Arab Stadium

Major stadium near Alexandria hosting football matches

Stadium

Pompey's Pillar

Roman triumphal column and ancient Alexandria landmark

Monument

Serapeum of Alexandria

Ancient Egyptian-Greek temple complex once housing the Serapis cult

Temple

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Ancient Alexandrian catacombs blending Egyptian and Roman funerary art

Monument

Citadel of Qaitbay

15th-century fortress on Alexandria's Mediterranean waterfront

Archaeological Site

Montaza Palace

Coastal royal palace and gardens on Alexandria's eastern promontory

Palace

Pharos

Ancient lighthouse of Alexandria; one of Seven Wonders

Island

Alexandria National Museum

Museum in Alexandria displaying Pharaonic and Greco-Roman artifacts

Museum

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue

Historic synagogue in Alexandria dating to 19th century

Temple

Graeco-Roman Museum

Museum exhibiting Hellenistic and Roman artifacts from Alexandria

Museum

Nelson's Island

Small island near Alexandria with archaeological military graves

Island

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Alexandria and episcopal seat

Church

Caesareum of Alexandria

Ancient Roman-era temple complex in Alexandria, Egypt

Archaeological Site

Ras El Tin Palace

Seafront palace in Alexandria with royal Ottoman architecture

Palace

Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria

Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Alexandria and patriarchal seat

Church

Alexandria Opera House

Historic opera house and cultural venue in Alexandria

Theater

Heptastadion

Ancient causeway in Alexandria connecting city to island

Archaeological Site