Family trip to Alexandria with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
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There is a city in Egypt, which is not like others. This is Alexandria, the northern capital of Egypt. Why the capital? Because, firstly, it is the second largest city in the country, and …
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You would probably need more than one day to explore all the city attractions. A lot of sightseeing routes pass through the city, so each traveler can choose the most interesting sites. In …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Alexandria and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Alexandria
♥ Amusement park 'Dream Park' , 175.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Cairo Land' , 179.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Dream Park' , 175.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Cairo Land' , 179.8 km from the center. On the map
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Aquariums in Alexandria and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'Alexandria Aquarium' , 5.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Alexandria Aquarium' , 5.8 km from the center. On the map
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Zoos and gardens in/near Alexandria
♥ Zoo 'Alexandria Zoo' , 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Giza Zoo' , 180.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Alexandria Zoo' , 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Giza Zoo' , 180.2 km from the center. On the map
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Famous sights of Alexandria
Alexandria
From the series “Famous Sunken Towns”![](../../extreme/img/w300/alexandria_1.jpg)
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Distance from Alexandria center - 3.6 km.
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. …
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Heraklion
From the series “Famous Sunken Towns”![](../../extreme/img/w300/heraklion_1.jpg)
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Distance from Alexandria center - 23 km.
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, surviving buildings of the ancient city lie at the bottom of the Gulf of Aboukir, about 6 meters under the surface of the sea. The discovery of this unique historic site is accredited to the research group guided by Franck Goddio. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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Photogallery of best places of Alexandria
Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Alexandria
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