So as it seems that every time I collect my travel around Egypt, my resting place still takes me up North for the ancient city of Alexander the Great on the Mediterranean Sea. Alexandria is just the perfect element for my strength to be renewed. Something is different about it, could it be the weather? big part of it could! It also could be the city’s roman architecture feel about it, but for sure it is how beautiful the city is as a whole.
Famous Tourists Attractions in Alexandria
If you want a piece of history in Alexandria you should go to the Citadel of Alexandria, Qaitbay Fort as it is one of the top historical military forts that was built during the rule of MamlukSultan El-Ashraf Sayf El-Din Qaitbay in which was founded in the 15th century upon the ruins of the old Light House of Alexandria that was destroyed in a 14th century earthquake. The Citadel is recognized by its huge form of architecture, three major walls construction and divisions that included several defensive techniques against the Turks at the time; in addition to its great location above the Mediterranean Sea view that you literally could see horizons of the blue waters and splash of air in your face.
If you want the modern piece of Alexandria you should not miss out on the Great Library of Alexandria, Bibliotheca Alexandrina that has been inaugurated in 2004 near the original one which has been destroyed purposefully or accidentally during several conquests earlier. Architecture wise its mind blowing, and the inside tour is worth every minute if you are in love with culture, history and art.
Best Timing to Visit
Weather in Alexandria becomes irresistible around the autumn season where it reaches the peak of its best starting mid-September to mid-November, where humidity is usually less and the air is wonderfully refreshing.
Travel from Cairo to Alexandria
The safest and most direct way to get to Alexandria from Cairo is by train, most recommended is the Spanish train, first class type of ticket reservation, which will cost about EGP 50. Get a nice and smooth trip of two and half hours you can spend on reading or working.
