Alexandria

The Bride of the Mediterranean this is how the city of Alexandria is called because it includes a large part of the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. We invite tourists from all over the world to enjoy its distinctive enjoyable atmosphere and learn about Egyptian culture up close. A city full of antiquities and attractive scenery. It was founded by Alexander the Great in 33BC. It is the second largest city after the capital competing with Cairo in its charms, splendor, treasures,and archaeological wonders that are still standing and standing tall before the world. One of the most important commercial centers in the world, in the late 18th century Alexandria became a major center for the international shipping industry.Alexandria was the first capital of Egypt from its inception until the Islamic conquest of Egypt at the hands of Amr ibn al-Aas who took the city of Fustat as his capital.The city of multiple cultures and the meeting place of civilizations. It is the most beautiful, greatest,oldest, and includes antiquities from various eras, whether from Pharaonic, Roman, Greek, or other history.It is characterized by its moderate climate in the summer warm and rainy in the winter, which made it a primary destination for visitors both locals and foreigners, and it was the site of a romantic love story between Antony and Cleopatra.King Muhammad Ali and his successors chose it to be the seat of government during the summer.It was famous for the Pharos Lighthouse which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which reached a massive height of 35 meters.The lighthouse remained standing until it was destroyed by a strong earthquake in 1307.