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Fort Qait Bey
Built by Mamluk Sultan Abdul-Nasser Qait Bey in 1477, this fort was constructed on the foundation of the Pharos Lighthouse-one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Located on the east of the Corniche, it is the best-known library for the ancient world and is built on the foundation of early Library of Alexandria.
Greco-Roman Museum
A museum dedicated to rare collection of antiques like the Apis Bull and the two headless sphinxes. But the high point of this museum is its extensive collection of Coins dating from 630 BC to the Ottoman period in the 19th century all in a chronological order.
Corniche
This is a popular beachfront venue having various beaches like Ma'amura, Sidi Bishr, Glymonopolou and Ibrahimia and casinos.
Pompey's Pillar
Built in the honor of Emperor Diocletain in 297 AD, this pillar is made of red granite and has height of 25 m.
Roman Catacombs at Kam-el-Shuqqafa
This is the largest cemetery of Roman that dated back to 2nd Century and was built by cutting rock to a depth of 100 ft in three levels that represent the Pharaonic and the Roman art.
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