Alexandria

Beginning of the story: in 332 B.C., when Alexander the great moved with his big army to invade Egypt. He entered the capital “Memphis” and was crowned king of the whole country and visited “Amon” temple in Siwa. The Egyptians considered him the one who will rescue them from the Persians’ injustice. On his return from siwa he passed by a small village on the sea coast called “Raa Kadet” which means the village established by the God Raa, then its name was changed to be “Rakoda” then changed again to “Pharoce island”. Alexander liked its position on the sea and decided to establish a city to have his name. Also the Alexandrian lighthouse has been established and it is considered one of the seven world wonders in ancient history.
The Alexandria governorate is the second capital to the Arab Republic of Egypt. It is the biggest city after Cairo and it is the biggest harbor in Egypt. Its population is about 3341000.
Alexandria’s districts:
- Alexandria down town district.
- East Alexandria district.
- Montaza district.
- Gomrok district.
- El-Amirya district.
- There are two cities are included: Arab Tower city and the new Arab Tower city.
The most popular places in Alexandria:
- Kaitbay citadel.
- The Roman Greek Museum.
- The new Alexandrian bibliotheque.
(For more information visit the web site: http://www.bibalex.gov.eg)
- Mahmoud Saeed Museum institute.
For more information about Alexandria governorate, we advice you to visit it or go to the following web site: http://www.alexculture.gov.eg/