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Fisher's Researcher:
Mai Ayad
Fisher's Editor:
Andrew Peters
Managing Country Editor:
Mai Ayad
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Airports:
Alexandria International Airport ( Al Nozha Airport )
Borg El-Arab Airport
Currency:
Egyptian Pound
Time Zone:
GMT +2
Language:
Arabic
Attractions:
The Roman Amphitheatre; Pompey's Pillar; Qaitbay Citadel; Bibliotheca Alexandrina; Montazah Royal Gardens; Catacombs of Koom El-Shoqafa; Ras el Teen palace; Royal Jewelry Museum; Graeco-Roman Museum; Masjid El-Mursi Abu El-Abbas
Local Resorts:
El Salamlek Palace Hotel; Helnan Palestine Hotel; Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza; Hilton Borg El; Arab Resort; Sheraton Montazah Hotel; Paradise Inn Beach Resort; Acacia Resort Hotel
General Information:
The rate of crime is very low in Alexandria. However, it is advisable to take sensible precautions as pickpockets do operate in areas popular with tourists, so it’s important not to leave wallets exposed or valuable equipment lying around.
Alexandria is the second largest city and the largest port in Egypt. It is one of the greatest summer resorts in the Middle East. It is located on the Mediterranean coast.
In ancient times, Alexandria was one of the most famous cities in the world. It was founded around 331 BC by Alexander the Great and remained Egypt's capital for nearly a thousand years until the Arabs conquered Egypt in 641 AD and set up a capital at Fustat (later absorbed into Cairo). It was also the setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Anthony. Alexandria was also the centre of learning in the ancient world with the city’s library considered one of the lost wonders of the ancient world. But Alexandria declined; when Napoleon landed he found a sparsely populated fishing village.
Alexandria took a new role as a focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion in 19th century.
Alexandria was, and still is, a prominent cultural beacon for knowledge seekers and the history of its famous library- Bibiliotheca Alexandrina- tells the story of the dawn of culture, enlightenment and creation.
