Alexandria is considered the second capital of Egypt. The city is characterized by its historical origin, great weather, and long beautiful sea coast.Above all, Alexandria is famous for its people, whom are the result of the combinations of many civilizations and cultures. Deep down the waters of Alexandria lay lots of historical treasures Alexandria is the largest port in Egypt, and major summer resort in the Middle East lies in the north west of the Nile Delta on the Mediterranean. Its coast stretches over 70 Kms2 from Abou Quir in the east to Sidi Kreir in the west. On its southern boundaries lies Lake Mariott Alexandria is 225 Kms away from Cairo by the Delta Road and 221 kms by the Desert Road. In October, Alexandria weather is a moderate great weather it's when you can enjoy lots of site seeing, and your bridge

Origin of Alexandria The name of the city dates back to its founder, the Macedonian leader “Alexander the great”. He came to Egypt in 332 B.C. to prove that he is a descendant of gods. That’s of why he went to visit Amun’s oracle. While making this trip, he liked the location of a small village “Rakouda” with the Mediterranean north and Mariott’’s lake south. He decided to build a city and name it after him. He assigned its building to the architect Dinocratis who built it according to the Greek style where the streets are perpendicular on each others. After Alexander’s death, Ptolemy became the king of Egypt. He made Alexandria an out standing center of culture. Ptolemy the first was considered the founder of the Ptolemy family which ruled Egypt for three centuries and ended with defeat of Queen Cleopatra the 7th and her alley Mark Antonio in Actium battle. With the victory of the Roman Emperor Augustus Octavius, Egypt lost its independence and became a property of the Roman Empire. The Romans controlled Egypt for 3 centuries. At the time Egypt was very important to the empire because it supplied it with wheat. Alexandria became the source of civilization and culture because of its universities and scientific institutions. It was the meeting point of Graeco-Roman Art and for researchers and scientists. It also became a big commercial center where different races meet. It also had one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Light House. Thus Alexandria was the capital of Egypt until the Arabic invasion in 640 A.D. Weather in Alexandria Weather High Low Humidity Rain (m.m.) Winter 18 9.5 62 124.4 Summer 29.1 21.4 66 ---------   Water temperature on Alexandria coast Month High Low Average November 26.3 20.4 24.2         Site seeing, historical, and religious sites                                                                      Click on image thumbnail to see more details Graeco-roman museum Montaza palace and gardens Venisia Beach Quait-Bey Citadel Roman Amphitheatre Bibliotheca of Alexandria “Where generations communicate” This museum was built in 1893. most of its pieces dates to the Graeco-Roman period between 3rd and 5th centuries B.C The palace was built on 370 acres as a summer place for the ex-royal family. The gardens have lots of trees, palm trees, flower beds, restaurants, and beaches. It is one of the Montaza palace and gardens beaches It is located where the old light house was. The citadel was built in the 15th century. It dates to the 2nd century A.D. the amphitheatre has roman baths and 12 marble terraces forming and semi circle Alexandrians and the rest of the world are now witnessing the revival of Bibliotheca of Alexandria. It is not just a revival of a building; it is a revival of history. The official grand opening of the Bibliotheca will be on October 2002. Currently it is opened for visiting. . Graeco-roman museum This museum was built in 1893. most of its pieces dates to the Graeco-Roman period between 3rd and 5th centuries B.C

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