Vacation season is approaching and all most all travel enthusiasts are busy on short listing holiday destinations. Have ever think about Egypt’s second largest city Alexandria? If no, then please add it your favorite vacation list. This is the place that hosts the biggest seaport and popular enough for its historical monuments. Apart from them, there are a number of reasons for why you should select Alexandria as your next vacation destination.
Pay a visit to the historical monuments
The first monument you should visit in Alexandria is Qaitbey Fort. According to historians, Sultan Qaitbey, one of the most famous Mamluks that ruled over Egypt, had constructed this massive structure in the year 1477. Today, this is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Egypt and millions tourist flock from different corner of the world to get firsthand experience of Egyptology.
This marvelous building is the best example of the Mamluks military construction in Egypt. It consists of a huge main building that hosts the most ancient mosque in the city. It really astonishing to see such massive structure is still in proper condition after the passing of several centuries and many natural outrages.
Pomp’s Pillar is another popular monument in Alexandria that attracts millions of tourist each year. This tall impressive granite column is more than twenty meters in height. Together with the two statues of the sphinxes, the pillar is the only remaining items of a huge temple that dates back to the third century AD. There are a number travel packages available to visit Pomp’s Pillar.
Don’t miss to visit Catacombs of KomEl Shoqafa. This one of the most amazing places for people those love to unlock historical mysteries. The catacombs consist of two underground floors that host hundreds of tombs. The most wonderful feature of this ancient necropolis is the remarkable mixture between the Roman and the Pharaonic art and architecture that is quite evident is many sections of the necropolis.
Library of Alexandria is another must visiting place that you shouldn’t miss. This ancient library was established in the third century BC and it was one of the largest libraries and learning centers in the ancient world. However, the library was burned in the beginning of the first century AD.
These are some of the amazing features for which you should keep Alexandria in your must visiting tourist list. Make your decision today for availing Alexandria day tours and experience the marvels historic signature of this city. For more details visit our website or stay connected with us on our facebook , twitter and google+ pages .
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