Kawm ash Shaqāfah
District of Alexandria
Alexandria Governorate - Egypt

Alexandria

Alexandria (in Egyptian Arabic) is the second largest city in Egypt, with a population of 4.1 million, extending about 32 km along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of the country. It is also the largest city lying directly on the Mediterranean coast. Alexandria is Egypt's largest seaport, serving approximately 80% of Egypt's imports and exports. It is an important industrial center because of its natural gas and oil pipelines from Suez.

Located at 31.198, 29.9192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Alexandria, 330s BC establishments, Governorate capitals in Egypt, Ancient cities, Ancient Greek sites in Egypt, Archaeological sites in Egypt, Populated places in Alexandria Governorate, Populated coastal places in Egypt, Former national capitals, Historic Jewish communities, Metropolitan areas of Egypt, Roman towns and cities in Egypt, Populated places established in the 4th century BC, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Egypt, Populated places along the Silk Road

Lake Mariout

Lake Mariout (also spelled Maryut or Mariut) is a brackish lake in northern Egypt. The lake area covered 200  km² at the beginning of the 20th century, but at the beginning of the 21st century it covers only about 50  km². http://weekly. ahram. org. eg/2009/935/en2. htm It is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by the narrow isthmus on which the city of Alexandria was built. The lake shore is home to fisheries and saltworks.

Located at 31.1531, 29.8986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Lakes of Egypt, Nile, Nile River Delta

Alexandria Governorate

Alexandria Governorate is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the northern part of the country, directly on the Mediterranean Sea, making it one of the most important harbours in Egypt.

Located at 31.1667, 29.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Alexandria Governorate, Governorates of Egypt, Nile River Delta

Serapeum

A serapeum is a temple or other religious institution dedicated to the syncretic Hellenistic-Egyptian god Serapis, who combined aspects of Osiris and Apis in a humanized form that was accepted by the Ptolemaic Greeks of Alexandria. There were several such religious centers, each of which was a serapeion or, in its Latinized form, a serapeum ("seh-rah-peh-um").

Located at 31.1819, 29.8969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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3rd-century BC architecture, Hellenistic architecture, Egyptology, Serapis, Ptolemaic Alexandria

Alexandria University

Not to be confused with the unaccredited online institution of the same name operating in Nevada, USA. Alexandria University جامعة الإسكندرية 250pxUniversity Logo {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}University LogoEstablished 1938Type PublicPresident Prof. Dr. Osama IbrahimAdmin.

Located at 31.2019, 29.9053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Alexandria University, Forestry education, Educational institutions established in 1938, 1938 establishments in Egypt, Universities in Egypt

Alexandria Port

The Port of Alexandria is on the West Verge of the Nile Delta between the Mediterranean Sea and Mariut Lake in Alexandria, Egypt. Considered the second most important city and the main port in Egypt, it handles over three quarters of Egypt’s foreign trade. Alexandria port consists of two harbours (East and West) separated by a T-shaped peninsula. The East harbour is shallow and is not navigable by large vessels. The West harbour is used for commercial shipping.

Located at 31.2046, 29.8801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Mediterranean ports and harbors of Egypt, Alexandria, Transport in Alexandria

Alexandria Stadium

Alexandria Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Alexandria, Egypt. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and was used for the 2006 African Cup of Nations. The stadium is the oldest stadium in Egypt and Africa, being built in 1929. The stadium holds 13,660 people, after the remodelation in 2009.

Located at 31.1971, 29.9132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in Egypt, Alexandria, Multi-purpose stadiums in Egypt

Alexandrian Crusade

The brief Alexandrian Crusade occurred in October 1365 and was led by Peter I of Cyprus against Alexandria. Relatively devoid of religious impetus, it differs from the more prominent Crusades in that it seems to have been motivated largely by economic interests.

Located at 31.1997, 29.8711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1365, History of Alexandria, Alexandrian Crusade, Kingdom of Cyprus, Wars involving Cyprus, Wars involving Arab Egypt, 14th century in Africa, 14th century in Egypt

Alexandria Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine of Alexandria University was established following the Royal decree No. 32 pronounced in August 1942 by King Farouk the first. Teaching started in the academic year of 1942/1943. The establishment of the Faculty was the culmination of the efforts of many Alexandrian scholars and physicians headed by Mi Ibrahim Pacha (Professor of Surgery, born in Alexandria) and Dr. Mohamed Mahfouz Bey (a famous Alexandrian ophthalmologist and head of the Alexandria Eye Hospital).

Located at 31.2019, 29.9053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Schools of medicine in Egypt, Education in Alexandria, Alexandria University, Educational institutions established in 1942

Siege of Alexandria

The Siege of Alexandria was fought between 17 August and 2 September 1801, during the French Revolutionary Wars, between French and British forces and was the last action of the Egyptian Campaign. The French had occupied Alexandria, a major fortified harbour city on the Nile Delta in northern Egypt, since 2 July 1798, and the garrison there surrendered on 2 September 1801.

Located at 31.2046, 29.8801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Sieges involving France, Sieges involving the United Kingdom, Conflicts in 1801, 1801 in France, History of Alexandria, Military history of Egypt, 1801 in Egypt

El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque

El-Mursi Abul-Abbas Mosque is a famous mosque in Alexandria, Egypt. It is dedicated to the 13th century Alexandrine Sufi saint el-Mursi Abul Abbas whose tomb it contains. It is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay. The Mosque was redesigned and built in today's current form by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi in the years 1929/1945.

Located at 31.2055, 29.8822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Alexandria, Arabic architecture, Mosques in Alexandria, Sufi mosques, Sufism in Egypt

Labban

Labban is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.

Located at 31.1837, 29.904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Alexandria

Downtown, Alexandria, Egypt

Downtown (or Wust al-Balad in Arabic) is a popular neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Home to many popular shops and craftsmen.

Located at 31.1989, 29.9017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Alexandria

Bombardment of Alexandria

The Bombardment of Alexandria, in 1882, by the British Mediterranean Fleet took place on 11–13 July 1882. Admiral Sir Frederick Beauchamp Seymour was in command of a fleet of fifteen Royal Navy ironclad ships which sailed to Alexandria. This move, had the contrary effect of strengthening Urabi's Nationalist position (supported by the army and with Egyptian popular support), and it inflamed popular resentment.

Located at 31.1997, 29.8711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Naval battles involving the United Kingdom, Battles involving Egypt, Battles involving Arab Egypt, History of Alexandria, Conflicts in 1882, 1882 in Egypt

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue (Alexandria)

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue is a synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located in Nabi Daniel street. Built in 1354, it was bombed by the French during their invasion of Egypt in 1798, and was re-built in 1850 with contributions from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty. Although services are still held in the synagogue, it now caters to a very small community due to the dwindling number of Jews in Alexandria. The synagogue will be closed for the 5722 (2012) High Holidays because of security reasons.

Located at 31.1989, 29.9003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1850, 19th-century synagogues, Orthodox synagogues, Rebuilt buildings and structures, Religious organizations established in 1850, Synagogues in Alexandria

Raid on Alexandria (1941)

The Raid on Alexandria was carried out on 19 December 1941 by Italian Navy divers, members of the Decima Flottiglia MAS, who attacked and disabled two Royal Navy battleships in the harbour of Alexandria, Egypt, using manned torpedoes.

Located at 31.1788, 29.8625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Battle of the Mediterranean, Naval battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Naval battles of World War II involving Italy, 1941 in Italy, Frogman operations, 1941 in Egypt, Conflicts in 1941, World War II raids, History of Alexandria

Alexandria National Museum

The Alexandria National Museum (ANM) in Egypt was inaugurated the 31 December, 2003 by Hosni Mubarak and it's located in a restored Italian style palace in Tariq Al-Horreya Street (former Rue Fouad). The building used to be home to the United States consulate.

Located at 31.2011, 29.9132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Alexandria, Archaeological museums in Egypt, Egyptological collections in Egypt, History museums in Egypt, Visitor attractions in Alexandria, Museums established in 2003, 2003 establishments in Egypt

Alexandria Regional Center for Women's Health and Development

Alexandria Regional Center for Women's Health and Development (formerly called The Suzanne Mubarak Regional Centre for Women's Health and Development) is a non-profit training and research center in Alexandria, Egypt. It is concerned with women's health and women's development in Egypt and its neighboring countries. The Centre was named after Suzanne Mubarak, wife of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, who was interested in improving the physical and social well-being of women in Egypt.

Located at 31.2036, 29.9033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Alexandria, Women's health, Health in Egypt, Schools of medicine in Egypt, Non-profit organisations based in Egypt

Pompey's Pillar (column)

Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt, and the largest of its type constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople. The only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt which was not composed of drums, it is one of the largest ancient monoliths and one of the largest monolithic columns ever erected. The monolithic column shaft measures 20.46 m in height with a diameter of 2.71 m at its base.

Located at 31.1825, 29.8965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Alexandria, Roman victory columns, 3rd-century architecture, Monoliths

Alexandria Opera House

Alexandria Opera House or Sayyid Darwish Theatre was built in 1918 and opened in 1921 in the city of Alexandria, Egypt and it was named Teatro Mohamed Ali.

Located at 31.1967, 29.9014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Opera houses in Egypt

Tahrir Square, Alexandria

Tahrir Square Alexandria, (English: Liberation Square), is a public town square in Alexandria, northern Egypt.

Located at 31.1971, 29.893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Alexandria, Squares in Egypt, Buildings and structures of the Arab Spring, History of Alexandria, Visitor attractions in Alexandria

Cecil Hotel (Alexandria)

The 86 room, four-star Cecil Hotel in Alexandria, Egypt, was built in 1929 by the French-Egyptian Jewish Metzger family as a romantic hotel, at Saad Zaghloul square where Cleopatra's needles had been, in front of the Corniche. Author Somerset Maugham stayed here, as did Winston Churchill and Al Capone. Moreover, the British Secret Service maintained a suite for their operations.

Located at 31.2008, 29.8984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Hotels in Alexandria, Hotels established in 1929

Caesareum of Alexandria

The Caesareum in Alexandria was a temple conceived by Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, to honour her dead lover Julius Caesar. It was finished by Augustus, after he defeated Antony and Cleopatra. He destroyed all traces of Antony in Alexandria, and apparently dedicated the temple to his own cult. Converted to a Christian church in the late 4th century, the Caesareum was the headquarters of Cyril of Alexandria, the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444.

Located at 31.2009, 29.8994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1st-century BC architecture, 19th-century disestablishments, Churches in Alexandria, Egyptian temples, Former buildings and structures of Egypt, Ruins in Egypt

Cathedral of Evangelismos

The Cathedral of Evangelismos in Alexandria was built in "neo-Gothic rather than neo-Byzantine style" in 1844 and dedicated in 1856.

Located at 31.1953, 29.896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Alexandria

Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial

The Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial at the Manshaya district is dedicated to the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in the sea battles, it is present on the Corniche of Alexandria. It was built under the rule of Muhammed Ali of Egypt as Alexandria was the main naval base for his son Ibrahim Pasha's expedition to Greece during the Greek War of Independence, that culminated in the Battle of Navarino.

Located at 31.1997, 29.8936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Alexandria, Visitor attractions in Alexandria, Monuments and memorials in Egypt