Egypt – Nile Valley – Lower Egypt (Alexandria, Gharbia, Damietta)

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What to do here
 
 World Heritage Sites
  • Abu Mena
 Tentative WHS
  • Alexandria, ancient remains and the new library (28/07/2003)
  • Historic quarters and monuments of Rosetta/Rachid (28/07/2003)
  • The monasteries of the Arab Desert and Wadi Natrun (28/07/2003)
 Sights (Temporarily Reinstated)
  • Alexandria Corniche
 Borders
  • Egypt (sea border/port)
 XL
  • Nile River Delta
 African Cities
  • Alexandria
  • Damanhur
  • Damietta
  • Dikirnis
  • Mansoura/Talkha
  • Tanta
  • Zagazig
 World Cities and Popular Towns
  • Alexandria
 Airports
  • Alexandria (HBE)
 Railway, Metro, Funiculars, Cable Cars
  • Alexandria Tram
  • Lower Egypt Intercity Rail Experience (Cairo and North)
 Museums
  • Alexandria: Alexandria National Museum
  • Alexandria: Library of Alexandria Museum
  • Alexandria: Royal Jewelry Museum
 House Museums/Plantations
  • Alexandria: Cavafy Museum
 Castles, Palaces, Forts
  • Alexandria: Citadel of Qaitbay
  • Alexandria: Montaza Palace
  • Alexandria: Ras El Tin Palace
  • Rasheed: Fort Julien (Fort of Qaitbey)
 Religious Temples
  • Alexandria: Abou El Abbas El Morsy Mosque
  • Alexandria: Cathedral of Evangelismos (Greek Orthodox Church)
  • Alexandria: St. Catherine's Cathedral
  • Alexandria: St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
  • Wadi El Natrun: Paromeos Monastery
  • Wadi El Natrun: Syrian Monastery
 Modern Architecture Buildings
  • Alexandria: Bibliotheca Alexandrina
 Festivals
  • Leylet en Nuktah
 Experiences
  • Cruise down the Nile
  • Experience Belly dance
  • Haggle at the bazaar
  • Play/hear sistrum
  • Sham al-Naseem
  • Taste Koshary
 Zoos
  • Alexandria: Alexandria Zoo
 Aquariums
  • Alexandria: Alexandria Aquarium
 Planetariums
  • Alexandria: Planetarium Science Center
 Hospitality Legends
  • Alexandria: Cecil Hotel
 Markets
  • Alexandria souq
  • Alexandria: Attareen Antique Market
 Maritime/Ship Museums
  • Alexandria: Qaitbay Maritime Museum
 Bizzarium
  • Alexandria: Tamr Hena Museum
Once a beauty
Harry Mitsidis
Citadel, Alexandria; Dec. 2005
Steve Newcomer