Alexandria, Egypt

From series “Famous Sunken Towns”

Alexandria is one of the oldest cities on the planet; amazing stories and legends about Cleopatra are associated with it. The important underwater attraction has been recently discovered by scientists off the coast of Alexandria. As it was found out after a large-scale study, Cleopatra's palace is hidden under water. According to scientists, it could be the location of the tombs of Cleopatra and Mark Antony; their exact location is still unknown.

Not far from fragments of the once magnificent palace there are ancient ruins of the Temple of Isis. The reason for these beautiful buildings to end up under the water is very simple - a few thousand years ago, Alexandria suffered a series of severe earthquakes, because of which part of its coastal area was flooded with water. Ruins of ancient Alexandria, which today can be seen under water, resemble luxurious exposition of the historical museum. #Columns of ancient buildings and beautiful sculptures, millennial bas-reliefs and works of art that once adorned the palace of Cleopatra rest on sea bottom. Experienced divers prefer to visit these places in summer, when water temperature is the most comfortable for diving and there is nothing to disturb from admiring underwater sights. It’s also worth noting that scientists have discovered and raised to the surface a lot of interesting artifacts, which are now represented in major museums of Egypt.

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ATM bankomat: 'The United Bank - ATM' located in 0.79 km (

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Car rental office: 'Konokord' is located in 0.78 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Co-operation' in 0.77 km

Supermarket: 'Mohamed Metwaly' in 0.81 km

Parking: 'Helton' in 0.93 km

Apotheek: 'Dr. Aatef Emam' in 0.75 km

Police station: 'Noqtat Shortat Mahatat El Raml' in 1.58 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Silsilla' in 0.52 km

Railway station: 'El Raml Station' in 1.55 km

Nearest airports:
» Alexandria International Airport ALY - in 4 km

» Borg el Arab International Airport HBE - in 38 km

» Cairo Airport CAI - in 189 km

» Port Said Airport PSD - in 221 km

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Best hotels near Alexandria

Fouad Hotel

Located in 1 km from Alexandria
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Rooms: 12

Rooms here will provide you with a fan and a satellite TV. Private bathrooms come with a shower. At Fouad Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk. … More: photo, rates and booking

Cleopatra Hotel Alexandria

Located in 2 km from Alexandria
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Rooms: 99

All elevator-accessible units at Cleopatra Hotel Alexandria include a seating area and satellite TV. The private bathroom comes with a bath or … More: photo, rates and booking

El Haram Hotel

Located in 3 km from Alexandria
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Rooms: 221

Air-conditioned rooms and suites include tiled floors with TV and a private bathroom. Each offer either partial or full views of the Mediterranean … More: photo, rates and booking

Mediterranean Azur Hotel

Located in 4 km from Alexandria
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Rooms: 160

All rooms and suites at Azur include a balcony and feature a modern décor. Each suite has a seating area with sofa, a flat-screen TV and an electric … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

2 km - Alexandria Lighthouse

From the series 'Seven Wonders of the World'

In 332 BC, Alexander the Great has founded the city, which was called Alexandria. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was the main symbol of the city, which in a few years gained the status of a major port and commercial center. It's the seventh wonder of the world. The …

26 km - Heraklion

From the series 'Famous Sunken Towns'

The ancient city of Heraklion lost in the sea depth is a historic treasure of global significance. It was founded more than 2,000 years ago, at the mouth of the Nile. The former has remained the most important strategic point of Egypt for many years. Currently, …

99 km - Monasteries of Wadi Natrun

From the series ' Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization'

Many unique attractions and Christian artifacts are hidden among the desert landscapes of Egypt. The Wadi Natrun desert is a great example. One of the main features of this area is a variety of lakes; local water has high sodium contain. Devotees and tourists are …

180 km - City of the Gods

From the series 'Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities'

The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the utmost Wonder of the World. Right under it was found one of the most mysterious and outstanding underground cities of the world. The first researching works were held there in 1978. The underground tunnel that they found was named …

181 km - Great Sphinx

From the series 'The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth'

The Great Sphinx of Giza is probably one of the most famous and recognizable ancient monuments in the world. The ones in Giza. The huge statue, which is not far from the Cheops pyramid, attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists and is considered one of the most …

182 km - Islamic Art Museum

From the series 'Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization'

In Cairo, there is also an incredibly interesting Museum of Islamic Art, which collects historical artifacts and works of art all over the world. The museum in Cairo is very large, there are 25 galleries in its building, each of which represents artifacts of a certain …

Top destination around Alexandria - Alexandria

Many culinary experts note that local national foods are very similar to those delicacies served in Greek, Lebanese and Turkish restaurants. At the same time, each and every specialty is different in its original preparation, interesting presentation and unique flavor given by special seasonings. A popular local dish is "Fool"- bean paste with seasonings, lemon juice and vegetable oil added. Another version of this dish is called "feiaafeia". For its preparation, small pies are molded from the bean paste and then fried in oil.

The so-called "Kushar", which is a mix of stewed rice, chickpeas, lentils and pasta, is very popular among vacationers. Usually, the dish is served with a variety of hot sauces. At each national restaurant, guests are invited to try a lot of original meat dishes: cutlets, chops, rolls, and cuts. The most popular ones are traditional Kofta and kebabs. City restaurants offer really fantastic sweets: Semolina flat cakes with dates, all sorts of dried fruits and homemade pies. Fragrant coffee would be a great compliment to the above-mentioned desserts.
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