Things to do in Alexandria

Hellenistic Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library (the largest in the ancient world; now replaced by a modern one); and the Necropolis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

ALEXANDRIA. Egypt's second largest city and main port. Modern Alexandria stands on the site of the ancient city of the same name, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 b.c.e. It is located on a narrow spit of land with the Mediterranean Sea to the north and Lake Mariut to the south.

Greek Meaning: The name Alexandria is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Alexandria is: A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the marriage of the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.

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