{"id":7155,"date":"2018-07-05T13:52:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T12:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=7155"},"modified":"2019-10-18T12:08:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T11:08:08","slug":"alexandria-egypt-the-pearl-of-the-mediterranean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/alexandria-egypt-the-pearl-of-the-mediterranean\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandria, Egypt: The Pearl of the Mediterranean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/destinations\/flights-to-alexandria-egypt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-2-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-2-768x76.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-2-1200x119.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-2-850x85.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-2-500x50.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The historical city of<\/span> <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alexandria\">Alexandria<\/a><\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">is the second-largest city in Egypt and the largest city that lies directly on the Mediterranean coast. Alexandria is thought to have been the location of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The city is known to have had the largest library in the ancient world as well. Today, the city is an important port used in International Shipping owing to its prime location. The modern city of Alexandria boasts several amazing attractions. The Bibliotheca Alexandria, a modern library, has replaced the ancient library. The Opera House, several museums, the Alexandria aquarium, and several others, speak volumes for the city\u2019s commitment to preserve and expand its cultural diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here are some of the top places to visit in Alexandria<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bibliotheca Alexandrina<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alexandria National Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fort Qaitbey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Corniche<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kom el-Dikka<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqqafa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pompey&#8217;s Pillar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Montazah Gardens<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ras el-Tin Palace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cleopatra&#8217;s Palace<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Things to do in Alexandria<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visit the Bibliotheca, modelled after the famed Alexandrian Library<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A must-see is the Alexandrian National Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Experience royalty life by visiting the Montazah Palace Gardens<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visit Fort Qaitbey which sits at the site of the mighty Pharos Lighthouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Explore the ruins of a Roman theatre alongside a Ptolemaic temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">See the iconic mummies of Egypt in the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Admire the harbour waters of Ras el-Tin Palace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visit an iconic location of Alexandria, the wide waterfront road of Corniche<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book cheap flights to Alexandria by calling<\/span> <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\">Travel Center UK<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> today! Our team of experienced travel experts is equipped to give you the best deals on cheap flights to Alexandria. The city of Alexandria is served by the Borg El Arab Airport and we have teamed up with world-class airlines to ensure that you travel in safety and comfort to this exciting destination in Egypt. Contact us today and ask us about <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/destinations\/flights-to-alexandria-egypt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheap flights to Alexandria<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and whether you are on business or on holiday to Alexandria, we have flights that match your needs. 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