Alexandria attractions
Alexandria is one of the main cities in Egypt
that has distinguished landmarks date back to the greek roman period in Egypt.
If you want to check the city highlights, you can book one of Alexandria day
tours that include all of Alexandria attractions. The city was founded by
Alexander the great of Macedonia who took over Egypt and declared himself as a
pharaoh dedicated from Amun (Egyptian god of the sun). Once Alexander saw the
small Island of Pharos, he decided to build a city that carries his name on the
privileged geographical position on the Middle sea. The Macedonians ruled Egypt through the
Hellenistic period followed by the Bezants who made Alexandria the capital of
Egypt and left some astonishing monuments and sites.
Alexandria attractions
Alexandria attractions are mainly Roman
monuments but with pharaonic touch, and that's a result of Greeks who ruled
Egypt were much influenced by the Egyptian culture and religion. In fact, the
Egyptian civilization didn’t only amaze the Greeks but was admired by the
entire world. Some Ptolemaic (Egyptian dynasty descend from Greek bloodline)
ware so affected by the Egyptian religious traditions in a way led them to take
Egyptian gods' blessings in their temples before declaring themselves pharaohs
on Egypt. Alexandria attractions are summed up in Roman theatre, Pompey's
pillar, Shoqafa catacombs, The Greco Roman museum, Alexandria library, Al
montazah palace, Qaitbay citadel. These are the main attractions of Alexandria
city beside some national museums and other historic sites. Each one of these
sites has interesting story to be told and some has mythologies that can't
relate to reality at all, but you'll still want to hear them. That's why travel
to Egypt Company has provided an Expert Egyptologist tour guide to explain the
tourists all what need to be told.
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