Alexandria (/ ˌælɪɡˈzændriə, - ˈzɑːn -/ AL-ig-ZA (H)N-dree-ə; [ 4 ] Arabic: الإسكندرية; [ a ] Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια, [ b ] Coptic: Ⲣⲁⲕⲟϯ - Rakoti or ⲁⲗⲉⲝⲁⲛⲇⲣⲓⲁ) is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at the western edge of the Nile River delta.

Jan 14, 2025 · Alexandria, major city and urban governorate in Egypt. Once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a center of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE until its surrender to Arab forces in 642 CE.

Jul 18, 2023 · Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the legendary Library of Alexandria and was once the most vital cultural center of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens, Greece.

Dec 22, 2023 · Although today, unlike Cairo and Luxor, there are few actual historic monuments and things to do, Alexandria is one of the best places to visit in Egypt to capture a sense of days-gone-by grandeur. Plan your sightseeing with our list of …

Jan 14, 2025 · Alexander the Great founded the city in 332 bce after the start of his Persian campaign; it was to be the capital of his new Egyptian dominion and a naval base that would control the Mediterranean.

A true gem of Ancient Egypt, Alexandria boasts remarkable landmarks such as the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as Pharos, which stood proudly as one of the wonders of the ancient world.

Alexandria became the seat of Ptolemaic rule, and remained the largest and most important city in the eastern Mediterranean until Constantinople’s rise to prominence starting the 5th century AD.

Alexander was strategically situated on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. It lay between the great Nile delta and the waters of the sea, a location that enabled it to thrive as a maritime hub. Thanks to this ideal location, the city came to dominate many of the key ancient trade routes, controlling valuable resources from the silks of the East ...

23 hours ago · The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built during the reign of Ptolemy II in the 3rd century BCE, this remarkable structure stood as a beacon for sailors navigating the treacherous waters around Egypt’s bustling port city.

Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city and window on the Mediterranean, with several historical sights and the stunning new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is the country’s main summer attraction for Egyptians escaping the summer heat and looking for a place to spend their summer vacation.