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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