- Alexandria - Wikipedia
Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library, the largest in the ancient world; and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
- Welcome to the City of Alexandria Homepage! | City of Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more
- Alexandria | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica
Alexandria, major city and urban governorate in Egypt Once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a center of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE until its surrender to Arab forces in 642 CE
- Alexandria, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the legendary Library of Alexandria and was once the most vital cultural center of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens, Greece
- Visit Alexandria | Hotels, Events Things To Do
Founded in 1749 and boasting the nation’s third oldest historic district, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel Stroll Old Town Alexandria’s King Street mile to find more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques plus intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront
- Sightseeing in Alexandria, Egypt: 15 Best Things To See And Do
Here are some things you should definitely see and do while in Alexandria: 1 Citadel of Qaitbey This medieval Islamic fort has stood sentry on the western coast of Alexandria since 1480, built by the Mamluk sultan Qaitbey to protect the Mediterranean port
- The Complete Guide to Visiting Alexandria, Virginia
Explore the Northern Virginia city of Alexandria and follow our recommendations for fun things to do, landmarks you can't miss, and restaurants you won't be able to forget Just across the river from Washington D C , Alexandria is ready with shopping, history, and cuisine you'll love
- Alexandria travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
Founded in 331 BC by 25-year-old Alexander the Great, Alexandria (Al Iskendariyya) is the stuff of legend Its towering Pharos lighthouse, marking the ancient harbour's entrance, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and its Great Library was considered the archive of ancient knowledge
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