Alexandria (Egypt) is located in the North of the country, and the city was founded long before our era Alexander the great. The Architect during the construction was Democrat who built such a magnificent city is almost vacant lot. Was conducted a clear and consistent layout, so today the resort consists of streets and avenues, intersecting at right angles. This beautiful city combines ancient history and the modern world. Once in Alexandria (Egypt) was the capital and cultural center, but everything changed after her conquest by the Arabs. In those days, was built a large number of temples, monuments, elegant buildings, of which the lighthouse of Alexandria even included in the seven wonders of the world. However, many neighborhoods and monuments during the earthquake were buried under the water.
Brief description
Alexandria (Egypt) is more like a European resort with many restaurants offering Egyptian and European cuisine. It is the second largest city in the country, enjoying great recognition for millions of tourists, because it is the pearl of the Mediterranean. The city has a developed infrastructure, a large number of hotels, allowing you to make a stay here fabulous and comfortable, plenty of historical attractions, giving the opportunity to relax body and soul, evolving spiritually. Due to its favorable geographical location, the city of Alexandria (Egypt) has a mild, temperate climate and very dry, as in the Central part of the country, the air.
The Sights
Alexandria can be called the capital of art and literature – it is a favorite city of Queens and kings, writers and scientists. Once here, you need to walk on the Corniche with old-fashioned houses. Here you can admire the baskets of the fishermen caught fish and crabs or take a look at grandparents, collecting from the water. Cairo residents and tourists arrive at the resort to relax and enjoy life. Definitely need to go to a cafe with huge rooms, painted walls, antique mirrors, and spacious terraces, offer a luxurious sea view. The city's cafes are “classics” and “label”, this resort on the Mediterranean sea. Alexandria (Egypt) is proud of his Palace Gus Et-tin, who witnessed the signing of the abdication of King Farouk and the end of the Egyptian monarchy. Between the castle and Fort is the anfushi, once dotted with public houses, but today there are many cute cafes, with earthenware tiles and plenty of fish restaurants with delicious food. Will surprise you with the size and shape of the library of Alexandria, opened in October 2002, made in the form of a huge cylinder with the bitten off top, constructed from aluminum and glass. The inner vault is kept thin concrete columns. In the library you can visit the planetarium and archaeological Museum.
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Beach holiday
Should not forget about the popular sandy beaches, which run along the Eastern and Western coasts of 140 kilometers. A feature of this resort are considered to be absolutely free sunbeds and parasols in the beach areas, which is not true of other popular European resorts. In the area of the beaches is a quaint Palace Kbedive Abbas, surrounded by a Park, it is a favorite place of recreation for Alexandrians, and visitors to the city who comes to the resort a huge number, since each travel Agency offers tour in Alexandria (Egypt) at very affordable prices.
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