Places worth the detour in Alexandria
44 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Alexandria, Egypt, across 7 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (12). Best known: Lighthouse of Alexandria. 30 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 44, ranked 44
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Lighthouse of Alexandria
Built landmarks · 3rd century BC · Iconic
Lighthouse in Egypt, built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed in the Middle Ages
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2.Library of Alexandria
Museums & culture · 3rd century BC · Iconic
One of the largest libraries in the ancient world, located in Alexandria, Egypt
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10.Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Parks & cemeteries · 2nd century · Notable
Archaeological site in Egypt
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18.Antirhodos
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Former island in the eastern harbor of Alexandria, Egypt
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20.Kom El-Dikka
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Neighborhood and archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt
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21.Alexandria Opera House
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Opera house in Alexandria, Egypt
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22.St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Alexandria, Egypt
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29.Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Memorial dedicated to the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in the sea battles
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32.Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Alexandria, Egypt
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33.Roman Theatre of Alexandria
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Ancient Roman theatre or odeon in Alexandria, Egypt
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37.Mausoleum of Yacoub bin Abd al-Rahman
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mausoleum on Fouad Street in Alexandria, Egypt
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40.Shatby Necropolis
Ruins & the uncanny · 4th century BC · Hidden gem
Archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt
