Alexandria, Egypt
15 Best Things to Do in Alexandria
Bibliotheca Alexandrina tops the list, and the rest of Alexandria follows, ranked by real visits.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 17 tracked Alexandria places. Refreshed monthly.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
LandmarkThe Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a contemporary library and cultural complex built to revive the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria.
Read our full guide →Planetarium Science Center
EntertainmentThe Planetarium Science Center is a modern, family-friendly attraction located on the waterfront near the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Read our full guide →Citadel of Qaitbay
LandmarkThe Citadel of Qaitbay is a medieval defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean coast of Alexandria.
Read our full guide →Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
LandmarkThe Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are a fascinating blend of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary art, located in the heart of Alexandria.
Read our full guide →Pompey's Pillar
SightPompey's Pillar is the largest ancient column in Egypt, standing alone in a park amid ruins of the Serapeum temple complex.
Read our full guide →Pompey's Pillar
LandmarkPompey's Pillar is a massive Roman triumphal column located in the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt.
Read our full guide →Royal Jewelry Museum
MuseumThe Royal Jewelry Museum is a stunning museum housed in the former palace of Princess Fatma Al-Zahraa, a member of the Muhammad Ali dynasty.
Read our full guide →Shallalat Gardens
Park & natureShallalat Gardens is a historic public park in the heart of Alexandria, known for its beautifully landscaped gardens, decorative fountains, and shaded walkways.
Read our full guide →Alexandria Opera House
EntertainmentThe Alexandria Opera House, also known as Sayed Darwish Theatre, is a beautifully restored early 20th-century venue that serves as the city's premier performing arts center.
Read our full guide →Cecil Hotel (Alexandria)
LandmarkThe Cecil Hotel, perched on the Corniche overlooking the Eastern Harbour, is a living monument to Alexandria's golden age.
Read our full guide →Alexandria National Museum
MuseumHoused in a restored Italianate villa, the Alexandria National Museum presents the city's rich tapestry across four main floors.
Read our full guide →Alexandria Zoo
Park & natureAlexandria Zoo is a popular attraction that combines a zoological garden with expansive public parkland.
Read our full guide →Graeco-Roman Museum
MuseumThe Graeco-Roman Museum, founded in 1892, houses one of the world’s finest collections of Hellenistic and Roman antiquities from Alexandria and the Nile Delta.
Read our full guide →Cavafy Museum
MuseumThe Cavafy Museum occupies the modest apartment where the renowned Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy resided for the last 25 years of his life.
Read our full guide →Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
Religious siteThe Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is a 13th-century mosque, mausoleum, and Sufi shrine in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria.
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