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The second largest city in Egypt which was
founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C . Alexandria is a
city rich in its Greco-Roman relics and monuments . Not only
Christens left their marks in Alexandria ,but also the
Arab Civilization has made its imprints on the
city.
A pleasure on its own merit , is to enjoy
delicious seafood dishes served with a Ptolemic
wine.
Surly Alexandria can be named till our day "The
Pearl of the Mediterranean"
• Main sightseeing
Attractions
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Montazah Palace and Gardens
350
acres of park ,gardens and beaches at the easte4rn end of
Alexandria. The palace was constructed in 1892 by king
Farouk’s great –grand father as a summer residence .
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Qaitbey Fort
This
15th century fort as the tip of the eastern harbor ,is the the
site were one of the ancient seven wonders once stood.
The Pharaohs Light House. Inside the fort , a small naval
museum houses models of ships and historic
scenes.
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Greco-Roman Museum
This
excellent museum contains over 40,000 pieces of artifacts
dating from the 2nd and 3rd centuries B.C . It gives visitors
a good idea of Alexandria’s grandeur in the Greek and Roman
periods.
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