Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Alexandria, Egypt

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 3.8 km
Ascend 101 m
Descend 110 m

Experience Alexandria in Egypt in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in AlexandriaIndividual Sights in Alexandria

Sight 1: Al Shalalat Gardens

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Shallalat Gardens is the name of the ancient garden located in Alexandria, Egypt. The Shallalat Gardens occupy a large area of the Al Shatby neighborhood.

Wikipedia: Shallalat Gardens (EN)

478 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Alexandria National Museum

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

Wikipedia: Alexandria National Museum (EN)

716 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: Graeco-Roman Museum

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The Graeco-Roman Museum is an archaeological museum located in Alexandria, Egypt.

Wikipedia: Graeco-Roman Museum (EN), Website

839 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 4: Mahatet El Raml

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Mahatet El Raml is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It features a large public square containing the main station of the Alexandria tramways. It is one of the main centers for tourism, retail, and entertainment in the city.

Wikipedia: Mahatet El Raml (EN)

296 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue

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The Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 69 Nabi Daniel Street, Alexandria, Egypt.

Wikipedia: Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue (EN)

155 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Saint Mark's Cathedral

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Saint Mark's Cathedral

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Wikipedia: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Alexandria) (EN), Website

204 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Cavafy Museum

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Cavafy Museum is an apartment museum in center Alexandria, Egypt, which formerly was the residence of the Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy, where he lived most of his life.

Wikipedia: Cavafy Museum (EN)

134 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 8: Alexandria Opera House

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

Wikipedia: Alexandria Opera House (EN)

809 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 9: Cathedral of Evangelismos;Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria

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The Holy Cathedral Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos is a trilateral basilica which was founded in the middle of the 19th century in Alexandria, Egypt. Its ecclesiastical see is the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. The Holy Cathedral serves the Greek community of Alexandria. In the opinion of author Donald M. Reid, the cathedral was built in "neo-Gothic rather than neo-Byzantine style" The cathedral is located in the neighborhood of Tahrir Square, Alexandria.

Wikipedia: Cathedral of Evangelismos (EN)

198 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 10: Saint Catherine Cathedral

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St. Catherine's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Alexandria of Egypt. It also serves as the church of the Franciscan monastery in Alexandria.

Wikipedia: St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria (EN)

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