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The Library of Alexandria
The Library was part of the Museion, the “Abode of the Muses” institution that preceded the subsequent universities. It was here that scientists first determined the exact circumference of the Earth’s globe, drew maps of the constellations, and performed the first operations on the human body.The reasons for the destruction of the Library are still shrouded in mystery. When it disappeared, ...
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Montazah Palace
The Montazah Palace (El Montazah Palace), built at the beginning of the 20th century, is located in a large park and overlooks a beautiful stretch of coast. It combines Turkish and Florentine architecture: the tower, in fact, is inspired by that of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence and recalls the atmosphere of Viareggio.After the fall of the monarchy, the Palace is no longer an exclusive place and, ...
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El Alamein
New resorts, resorts, hotels, and even residences, large or small as you like, are popping up from nowhere on the seafront. The waters here have the colour of the Maldives, and the fine sandy beach is perfect for the summer months. Palm trees, pathways, gardens, promenades: everything is new, and everything is perfect.El Alamein has a less torrid climate than the Red Sea resorts, which have the ...
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Citadel of Qaitbay
Built in the 15th century, the Qaitbay fort is a beautiful example of Mamluk military architecture from its golden age. It is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds not only of Egypt but also of the entire Mediterranean Sea coast. It played a very important part in the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD. This citadel was founded by Sultan Al-Ashraf Abou ...
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Guide to Explore Sinai Peninsula
About twenty million years ago, Egypt, Sinai, and the Arabian Peninsula were a united bloc until enormous devastation on land led to the separation of lands. The South Sinai Peninsula remained isolated, creating two large gulfs: the Gulf of Suez, which has a maximum depth of just 95 meters, and the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, which reaches a depth of 1800 meters.Geography of SinaiSinai is a ...
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