Preparing your trip to Alexandria: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
2. In the city, you can take pictures of any sites you like, having previously asked permission from local residents.
3. When making purchases in a store, it is better not to show a seller any expensive items (for example, the latest iPhone or a camera). Experienced sellers can increase the price of a product several times if they find a buyer too rich.
4. Many museums close quite early, so after 17:00 no cultural institution accepts guests. As a rule, it's allowed to take pictures at all galleries and museums, but in some establishments, a small additional fee is charged for this.
6. Tourists are advised to buy water in stores and avoid drinking tap water.
7. When communicating with the locals is not necessary to criticize their culture and traditions, and private life and religion are also a taboo.
Second biggest city of the country, Alexandria is also known as the largest port and an internationally famous resort. Each year the city attracts thousands of tourists mainly by its … Open
9. The most popular souvenirs, which tourists buy for memory, are pieces of papyrus depicting local attractions. Such a souvenir must necessarily be accompanied by a certificate of quality. Many fakes of rice paper are sold on the street.
10. One of the most expensive products in local stores are sunscreens, so it's best to bring creams with you.
11. In local restaurants, lemon slices are served in addition to ordered dishes. The thing is that local food may be quite unusual for foreigners, and the lemon acts as a kind of disinfectant, which normalizes the process of digestion.
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What to visit being in Alexandria - unique sights
Alexandria
From the series “Famous Sunken Towns”
Check on the map: Distance from Alexandria center - 3.6 km.
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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Alexandria Lighthouse
From the series “Seven Wonders of the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Alexandria center - 5.7 km.
After its completion, the lighthouse was the first structure of its kind in the world. Its scale was second only to the Giza Pyramids. The height of the lighthouse was about 30 meters. The structure stood on the small island of Pharos, which was located at the entrance of the Alexandria Bay. Unlike many other great buildings of ancient times, the Lighthouse of Alexandria had an important purpose. It helped ships to pass a reef that was located at the entrance to the bay. As noted earlier, a unique system of beacon fires appeared a few hundred years later. Initially, the lighthouse flagged vessels with usual smoke that could be seen only in the daytime. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Alexandria and surroundings
Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel. Read this
25.04.2024
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel. Read this
25.04.2024
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Travelling to Alexandria - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Alexandria. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.