Hotels Near Alexandria Center of Arts1.2 miles- 1 El Horreya Road, El Attarin 3-392-4533 Nightlife- Live Music Hotels Near Alexandria City Center2 miles- Cairo Desert Road 3-397-0007 Shopping ...

But what many don’t know is that Alexandria, which lies about 136 miles northwest of Cairo, actually once stood as Egypt’s capital city, from 332 BC until 642 AD - a period of 973 years.

Once pearl of the Eastern Mediterranean, Alexandria, Egypt has long been neglected. Now it is drowning. A report from a forgotten city. A small restaurant in Abukir, a dreary suburb of Alexandria ...

Between North-East Africa and the Middle East lies Egypt, the ancient land of the Pharaohs. From the Nile Valley to Alexandria and ... In terms of tourist attractions, we recommend visiting ...