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Alexandria (الإسكندرية) is the second largest city in Egypt situated some 30 km north-west of Kafr al-Dawar and 240 km from the capital. The population of the the major city was estimated at 3,811,600 people according to the 2015 census Thousands of tourists visit Alexandria every year to see its interesting buildings and royal residences.

The nearest airport Alexandria Intl (IATA: ALY) is about 10 km away.

Must see attractions in Alexandria

1. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Latin for " Library of Alexandria" in Arabic: مكتبة الإسكندرية) is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. It is both a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity and an attempt to rekindle something of the brilliance that this earlier center of study and erudition represented.

2. Montaza Palace
Montaza Palace (العربية.'قصر المنتزة') is a palace and extensive gardens in the Montaza district of, Egypt. It was built on a low plateau east of central Alexandria overlooking a beach on the Mediterranean Sea.

If you have already seen Alexandria, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Latin for 'Library of Alexandria'; in

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Montaza Palace

Montaza Palace (العربية. 'قصر المنتزة') is a palace and extensive ga

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Cherry Maryski Hotel

starting $41

Paradise Inn Le Metropole Hotel

starting $59

Paradise Inn Le Metropole Hotel

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Paradise Inn Windsor Palace Hotel

starting $59

Paradise Inn Windsor Palace Hotel

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Aifu Resort - El Montazah

starting $68

Philip House Hotel

starting $33

Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria

starting $119

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