Walk along the Alexandria corniche
The Alexandria corniche curved gently along the Mediterranean, lined with traffic on one side and open water on the other. Waves slapped against the rocks below while families str...
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Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria is a historic Mediterranean jewel steeped in Greco-Roman heritage, founded by Alexander the Great to serve as a beacon of classical scholarship...
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3 Days in Alexandria: Sea Wind, Library Light, and Fort Walls
A detailed 3 days in Alexandria itinerary with the Corniche, Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs, Roman Theatre, Montaza, seafood, local tram
Estimated cost: $225 Food guide Best Places to Eat in Alexandria | Alexandria Food GuideAn Alexandria food guide with seafood, sayadeya rice, liver sandwiches, feteer, cafes, and budget tips.
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Afternoon at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina felt like a spaceship compared to the older parts of the city, all sloping glass and clean lines facing the sea. Inside, tiers of desks and shel...
Sea breeze at Qaitbay Citadel
Standing on the walls of Qaitbay Citadel, the wind coming off the Mediterranean was strong enough to tug at clothes and scatter snippets of conversation. Waves crashed against the...