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Alexandria - Metropolis on the Mediterranean

Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city. More than four million people live in this important port metropolis on the Mediterranean. The city lies on the western edge of the Nile Delta. Alexandria (in Arabic al-Iskandariyya or el-Iskandariya) is named after its founder, Alexander the Great. The Macedonian general came to Egypt in 332 BC, after having marched through Asia Minor, Syria, and Palestine to fight against the Persian Empire.

History of Alexandria

During his stay in Egypt in 332/331 BC, Alexander the Great founded Alexandria. An old Egyptian settlement called Ra-Kedet already existed on the site, situated on the promontory between the sea and the brackish lake of the hinterland, Lake Mareotis (modern-day Lake Mariyut).

Sights of Alexandria, Egypt | The 10 Best Attractions in Alexandria

Alexandria, a metropolis in Egypt on the Mediterranean coast. In our blog, we'd like to introduce you to Alexandria, a modern, cosmopolitan city with many attractions on the Egyptian Mediterranean. There's so much to discover.

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