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History 3 CITY HISTORY Where to go 7 What to do 13 Alexandria was founded around a small, ancient Egyptian town founded on 332 BC by Alexander Where to stay 24 the Great.

Guide 26 It became an important center of Hellenistic civili- zation and remained the capital of Ptolemaic Donate 40 and Roman and Byzantine Egypt for almost 1000 years, until the Muslim conquest of Egypt in AD 641, when a new capital was founded at .

Hellenistic Alexandria was best known for the , one of the Seven Won- ders of the Ancient World; its Great Library ; and Police .....122 the Necropolis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ambulance ..... 123 Middle Ages. Tourists Police ..... 126 Alexandria was the second most powerful city of the ancient world after Rome.

HISTORY 2 ALEXANDRIA FROM ITS FOUNDING ALEXANDRIA FROM ITS FOUNDING HISTORY THE FAMOUS WHOSE MONUMENTS WERE FOUND IN ANCIENT ALEXANDRIA. THE FAMOUS PHARAOHS WHOSE MONUMENTS WERE FOUND IN ANCIENT ALEXANDRIA. HISTORY Horemheb (1323 – 1295 B.C) (356 – 323 B.C) Horemheb had been of military career, he was an Officer during Alexander is the son of Philip of Macedonia, he was educated amarna period, and a contemporaneous notable figure of the when he political crises of the age being enthroned as a he began was a boy by Aristotle. Alexander expelled Persians from Egypt. numerous reforms to salvage Egypt of political and administrative corruption. He planned a new city in the site neighboring (the Egyptian city, Rahkotis) thus created a new capital and port for Egypt. As skillfully sculptured of black basalt of Horemheb as was found in the Serapeum of Alexandria. He went to the Oasis of Siwa, where he was recognized as the son of Amun, and promised him domination over the whole world. He was crowned in Memphis A king of Egypt, he reorgan- Seti I (1294 – 1279 B.C) ized both a demonstrative and military power in Egypt, and order The father of Ramses II, he is a great Pharaoh, and military leader. restoration of Luxor Temple. He left Egypt after six months and at The walls of Karnak decorated by scenes celebrating the king’s last was buried in Alexandria. victories over the enemies of Egypt. (303 – 285 B.C) He built many fine monuments. The memnonium of Alydos is I (Soter) admired by .The tomb of Seti in valley of the kings is worth The founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, reorganized the seeing, as. It is the most enigmatic and beautiful tomb in the val- administration of the state, and founded the he resumed ley numerous of his monuments where found in ancient Rahkotis, the city constructions planned by Alexander, and founded a Greek and elsewhere in Alexandria. settlement named, Ptolemais in upper Egypt. Ptolemy too estab- lished the Library, and the Light House. Ramses II (1235 – 1351 B.C) Ptolemy’s most genius political deeds was the creation of the new Ramses II was a great builder of monuments throughout Egypt, cult of Serapis in Egypt. He built the tomb of Alexander the great and the neighboring countries, he had planned new towns. His in Alexandria. monuments still attract attention, in Tanis Delta, Luxor, and Abu Simbel. He waged war against enemies of Egypt, in Asia, and (282 – 246 B.B) Africa. In order to protect the west border of Egypt, he built a Ptolemy II (Philadelphus) series of forts in west of the Delta. His monuments were found in The son of Ptolemy 1, his reign was distinguished by the accom- ancient Rahkotis (The Serapeum Temple) and elsewhere in Alex- plishment of the Library, and the Light House (the Pharos) Ptole- andria. my also founded the suburb of Eleusis to the east of the city. He followed a talented financial policy, and did agricultural activ- Psamtek I (664 – 610 B.C) ity in Egypt specially in Fayoum. During the reign of Ptolemy the A strong and a talented politician Pharaoh who could unit Egypt royal quarter (in Chatby) was the scientific cultural center of the and drove bath Assyrian, Ethiopians from Egypt. He founded the world. 26th dynasty which is characterized by the renewal of the nation- al, and arts of the glorious past of the , at the same Ptolemy III (Eurgetes) (246 – 220 B.C) time. The builder of the great Ptolemaic Serapeum (in karmouz), and Edfu Temple in upper Egypt, and tried to reform the Egyptian calendar. He waged a successful war in Syria. Ptolemy’s reign is considered the apex of the Ptolemaic rule.

4 5 ALEXANDRIA FROM ITS FOUNDING ALEXANDRIA FROM ITS FOUNDING HISTORY THE FAMOUS PHARAOHS WHOSE MONUMENTS WERE FOUND IN ANCIENT ALEXANDRIA. THE FAMOUS PHARAOHS WHOSE MONUMENTS WERE FOUND IN ANCIENT ALEXANDRIA. HISTORY Ptolemy IV Philopator (221 – 205 B.C) Octavian (Augustus) (30 B.C – 14 A.D) He recruited the Egyptian in the Ptolemaic army for the first time The founder of the Roman Empire, defeated , and Mark during Ptolemaic dynasty, as a result he achieved great military Antony, and annexed Egypt to the Roman Empire. success in Raphia Augustus favored the development of the city, he resumed the Ptolemy built a Temple for Serapis and a shrine for The God building of the caesareum which was began by Cleopatra and Harpocrates insid the enclosure of great Serapeum. dedicated it to the worship of the Emperors. He founded a new suburb to the east of the city known as ne- Ptolemy V Epiphanes (205 – 180 B.C) (187 – 186 B.C) cropolis (now Mustafa Kamel district). During his reign the rule of the royal family began to weaken. Under Ptolemy rule, a decree was issued at Memphis, represents The greatest event during his reign was the birth of the Christ. a record of benefits conferred on Egypt, written in three scripts: Hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Greek. Pharos Light House The famous copy of decree was that found on the Rosetta-stone. The Pharos Light House is the age-long of the Mediterranean mar- vel. It had been planned by Ptolemy I (304 – 282 B.C) and inaugu- rated by his son Ptolemy II (282 – 246 B.C). Cleopatra (51 – 30 B.C) The last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she was the only Ptolema- The main material used in its construction, is the multicolumn ic ruler who limestone brought from Mex, granite, imported marble, and spoke the . Cleopatra inherited the rule of bronze, were used for ornamentation. Egypt with her brother Ptolemy XIII as coregent when they were both too young, she was ousted of power, and restored to the The monument stood in colonnaded court, and entered from the throne as coregent with her brother Ptolemy XIV. south, through a rather height long bridge, Strabo the Greek historian mentioned the light – house but in brief the Light House She married Caesar, and bore him a son, Ptolemy Caesarion, after consisted of 4 storys the first story was square in shape and was Caesar assassination in Rome, she married Mark Antony and bore about 60 meters height. him twins. It is said that after he had successfully attacked Armenia in 34 B.C.he brought with him members of the royal family of Armenia. The captives were presented to Cleopatra who sat on a throne of gold (or gilded) in a platform in front of the Serapeum. Cleopatra was dressed as the Godess . She began to build the great Caesareum Temple in favour of Mark Antony but he was defeated at the naval , by Augustus in 31 BC, An- tony committed suicide, and Cleopatra followed him and commit- ted suicide by an asp it is said, and her grandson Caesarion was killed. Marble, and limestone, variants of statues of her were found, and she was depicted on Dendra Temple wall in upper Egypt.

6 7 FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA HISTORY Muhammad Abdel-Qader Hatem 15 JANUARY 1918 – 28 SEPTEMBER 1970 VICE PRIME MINISTER He is the former . He was born in Qanawati He was one of the Free Officers. Even though he was the vice Street, Bachus, Alexandria, at his father’s Hussein, employee Prime Minister during the Sadat era, during the October war at the Post Office. He quit studying law and joined the Military 1973, i.e. deputy to the head of the War Cabinet, he had numer- College instead. He took part in the Palestine War and was be- ous contributions in the field of media. sieged in Faluja in 1948. He established the Television, chaired the board of Al-Ahram Nasser led the 23rd of July Revolution, 1952, when the monar- newspaper, and then became Minister of Information. He estab- chy was ousted and the Republic declared in 1954. He abolished lished the State Information Service (SIS) and the News Agency. feudalism via agricultural reform laws-distributing lands on the He studied military and strategic sciences as well as law, eco- crushed poor. nomics and politics.

His name and memory are still resonating in Egypt, the Arab He was awarded many national and international decorations, World, Africa, Asia and Latin America, to date. in addition to academic degrees throughout the course of his contributions in the A work in an official and parliamentary Abdel-Razeq el-Senhouri capacity. CHAIRMAN OF THE EGYPTIAN COUNCIL OF STATE He is the imam of Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and law. He was born in Dr. Essmat Abdel-Majeed Alexandria in 1895 and obtained his BA in law in 1917. He got SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES his doctorate from France in 1926 and was appointed chairman He was born in Alexandria in 1923. He obtained a BA in law in of the Egyptian Council of State until 1954. 1943 and was awarded his PhD from Paris, during the period between 1950 and 1954. He was a Secretary of the Egyptian He drafted the civil laws of Egypt, Iraq, Syria and Libya, in addi- Embassy in London. tion to the modern legislations in Kuwait, including: the com- mercial law, corporate law, penal code, pleadings, in addition In 1954, he was appointed head of the Department of Britain, to some criminal, administrative, financial and constitutional Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supervised the implementation regulations. of the Evacuation Agreement.

He was one of the supporter of Islamic Fiqh as a source of legis- He was known as Sheikh of Arab diplomacy, dean of Egyptian lation. Never has there been, in the 20th century, a Fiqh scholar diplomacy. He was Egypt’s permanent delegate to the United as witty, erudite, sharp, plausible and prolific as el-Senhouri. He Nations, a Minister of Foreign Affairs and Secretary General of died in 1971. the League of Arab States.

8 9 FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA HISTORY Twfik Muhammad Saleh Baheeja Hafez DIRECTOR MINISTER OF FINANCE He was born in 1927 and graduated from the Faculty of Arts in She was born in Alexandria and died in 1985. Her father used 1950, He then traveled to France to study cinema and returned to work as a principal of the Royal Estate, and then Minister of to Egypt to present his first films in 1955, based on a novel by Finance during the rule of King Farouk. the great writer Naguib Mahfouz. the film was Darb el-Maha- beel. She is the cousin of Ismael Sedqi Pasha, Egypt`s Prime Minister. She was the first girl from aristocracy to take up acting: She He then directed many films including, Sera`el-Abtal (Conflict of starred the silent film Zeinab in 1930. She also established Fanar Heroes) 1963, starring Samira Ahmad and Shoukri Sarhan, the (the Lighthouse) for Cinema Production. movie, al Motamaredon (The Rebels) 1938, Yaumeyat Naeb fil Aryaf (Diary of an Attorney in the Countryside). Nadia Lotfi ACTRESS He traveled to Syria in 1972 and lived and directed there. He She was born in Alexandria in 1937. Lotfi obtained the Deutsche directed a film called (The Deceived). Even though the number School Diploma and took up acting. She was awarded many of films he directed is few, he is considered one of the best Arab local and international artistic prizes. directors. His film, AlMakhdo’oun, won a golden prize. She was a panel member of the cinema panel of the cinema Omar Sharif panel of the Supreme Council of Arts, member of the foreign ACTOR affairs committee of the Egyptian Afro-Asian Solidarity Commit- He was born in Alexandria on April 10th 1932. He is the only tee. Egyptian and Arab cinema ambassador in the international cine- ma. Sharif is one of the superstars in the history of the Egyptian Nabaweyya Mousa Cinema. Director,Yousif Shahin introduced him as a star for the WRITER first time with Faten Hamamah in the film, Ser’a fil Wadi (con- She is a writer, an education pioneer, and antireactionist illumi- flict in the Valley) 1956. nator. Mousa established a major school in Alexandria in Egypt to obtain the Baccalaureate in 1907. Mousa studied law as well, In the 1960s director David Lean, introduced him in his film, but was banned from taking examinations in the final year, Lawrence of Arabia This was his first ticket to international thanks to the British occupation. stardom. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Doctor Zhivago. He won many international prizes, including: the Gold- She assumed the office of principal of the School of Female en Lion in 2004, in addition to Arab and Egyptian Prizes. Teachers (it has never been occupied except by English women before). His legacy will always be remembered throughout the ages.

10 11 FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA HISTORY Salama Hejazi Muhammad Al- Kola’i SINGER MUSICIAN He was born in 1853 and died in 1917 at Ras el- Teen. He learnt He was born in Alexandria in 1881. He learnt the basics of orien- writing and memorized the Holy Qura’an when he was a child. tal, Turkish, Persian and Andalusian Music and was interested in Later, he worked as a mu’azzin in el-Abbaseri , Alexan- diversifying musical notes and rhythms in lyrical composition. dria. The crowd used to gather around the mosque to listen to him as he calls for prayer. Al-Kola’i is a pioneering revivalist of composition. He composed a number of plays that famed in the early 20th century. He com- His first step in theater came when Yousif Khayyat, an owner posed music for plays, songs, anthems and Taqatiq. He died in of one of the old theater groups, listened to him calling for the 1983 in . prayer. He liked his voice and enrolled him in his troupe. Later, he formed his own. Yousif Shahin DIRECTOR Fatma Rushdi ost outstanding directors of Egyptian cinema. Ten of the films ACTRESS directed were ranked among the best 100 films in the history of She was born in Alexandria in 1908. Rushdi is a cinema and Egyptian cinema. theater actress of the first generation. She was Shawqi’s muse. Shahin won a number of prestigious local & international Most of the writers in Egypt wrote about her including, Dr.Taha awards among which the Berlin Grand Jury Prize for “Alexan- Hussein. She co-starred with all great theatre actors. She per- dria.. Why?” (Iskandariyyah lîh) and a Lifetime Achievement formed numerous international plays and starred many films. Award on the 50th Cannes Film Festival in 1997.

Sayed Darweesh Ma’moun el- Shenawi SINGER POET He was born in Alexandria in 1892 and died in 1923. He is con- He was born on Wednesday, 28th of January 1914 at Sayala, sidered a pioneer of Arab music. He started his life by memo- Alexandria. His father was chief justice of the Shari’a court and rizing the Holy Qura’an and studied in the religious institute owned a major library of literary masterpieces. This had a major in Alexandria. He then took up singing in cafes after his father influence on the education of Ma’moun, Particularly that his el- died. der brother Kamel el- Shenawi was an eminent man- of- letters.

Working as a builder, he started singing the melodies of the He worked in journalism and wrote for many magazines and builders, carpenters, porters and craftsmen and mastered. newspapers including, Rosalyousif, Akhr Sa’a and Nos Kelma. them as he composed out of his first- hand experience with the He also wrote the story of the film, The Millionaire, which An- craftsmen. He joined the troupe of Salama Hejazi and composed war Wagdi found appealing and thus produced it in a film star- marvelous muwassahat, musical notes and Taqatiq. ring Ismael Yassin and Camellia, directed by Helmi Rafla, 1950.

12 13 FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA HISTORY Abdel Latif Abu Heif Hassan Fayeq SWIMMER OF THE CENTURY ACTOR Abu Heif was marathon swimming champion. He was recog- He was born in Alexandria in 1898. At first, he worked as a nized as the Marathon Swimmer of the Century by the Interna- salesperson in the stores of Younis el- Sherbini for women wear. tional Swimming Hall of Fame in 2001. In 1914, he formed, with Yousif Wahbi and Hussein Riyadh, The Acting Union Association. They also performed some of the He was born on January 30th 1929 at Gumrok district. In 1955, historical plays, written by Fayeq himself. He joined the troupe he graduated from the Royal Military Academy (Sandhurst) in of George Abyad and tried his luck in tragic roles. Britain. He was the 1964, 1965, 1968 World Professional Mara- thon Swimming Federation Champion. In 1921, he formed a private group, having sold his wife’s jew- King Farouk honored him in 1951 following his swim in The elry and traveled to farthest Upper Egypt. In 1923, he joined the English Channel “La Manche”. He was also awarded by Presi- troupe of Yousif Wahbi, the national troupe in 1935, and then dent Muhammad Naguib in 1954 for swimming in The English that of Ismael Yassin in 1955. He presented 412 films through- Channel for the second time. He was also awarded the Decora- tion of the Republic of the First Order by President Nasser. out his acting career. Fayeq passed away on September 14th 1980 after a life of distinct and ever- giving acting career. Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz ACTOR Ahmed Ragab He was born in Alexandria in 1946. He graduated from from the JOURNALIST Faculty of Agriculture, . He was born in Alexandria and graduated from the Faculty of Law, Alexandria University. He is considered a pioneer of the He is one of the distinguished actors who have had an imprint school of satirical literature. He took up journalism and liter- on Egyptian drama, tragedy and comedy. He won many local ature, working at akhbar al-Yom newspaper. He reached the and international prizes for his television and cinema perfor- epitome of literary creativity with his highly intellectual style, mances. dealing with social and day- to- day problems. Mahmoud Moursi ACTOR AND DIRECTOR He was born in Alexandria in 1923. Mahmoud obtained a BA in Philosophy, Alexandria University. He studied cinema directing in Paris in 1954. He directed for the Egyptian radio in 1957 and then directed for television. He acted many films and series and won numerous local and international prizes.

14 15 FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA HISTORY Tawfik Al- Hakeem Dr. Kamel Mustafa WRITER PAINTER He is a pioneer of the Egyptian Cultural Renaissance. He was He was born in Alexandria in 1917. He graduated from the High born in Alexandria in 1898, at Muharam Bek. He graduated from School of Fine Arts in 1924. He also studied fine arts in Rome, in the Faculty of Law and worked as a public prosecutor. Later, he addition to photography and decoration. dedicated himself to literature and journalism. Mustafa obtained a diploma in the restoration of oil paintings. He is considered one of the major men-of-letters and Arab He assumed the office of dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alex- thinkers, who possess a vivacious ability to raise contention and andria University. He held many exhibitions inside and outside national debates as regards contemporary issues. His novels and Egypt. Egyptian : Port Said, Mansoura, Alexandria, plays are still considered masterpieces of the Arab literature. Modern Art Museum, Cairo and Alexandria, Mustafa Kamel Museum and the Ministry of Defense, are home to some of his The play that made him really famous, as a man-of-letters, possessions that record national events. was the People of the Cave, which was acclaimed by Dr. Taha Hussein as a new phase in Arab Literature as a whole. The play Mahmoud Moursi represents a shift from literary thinking towards drama. SCULPTOR He is a pioneer sculptor. He was born in Alexandria in 1913. Hussein Picar Moursi studied art independently until 1931 and then he trav- PAINTER eled to Paris. He is a member of the Artists University and has He is a painter, musician and writer. He was born in Alexan- his own studio at the atelier. He has been working, since 1957, dria in 1912. He studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts and worked as a professor of rock sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria as a teacher of drawing and painting at the Faculty. He then University. resigned and devoted himself to journalism at Akhbar al-Yom from 1959 until he died. His most important works consist in: the memorial of the Greek pilot martyrs in 1943, embossed sculptures on marble, at the He is considered a pioneer of children journalism and comics. , Cairo; at the entrance to Dar Akhbar el- He was influenced by the Pharaonic art and the Japanese draw- Yom, Cairo; at the entrance to Dar Akhbar el-Yom, Cairo; at the ings. This was reflected in his vision of the woman he draws: Jesuit Church, Alexandria; Maritime Station, Alexandria; Shera- always decently-dressed and respectable, not seductive even ton Hotel, Cairo; Maronite Church, Cairo and a statue of stone though seemingly naked! “Yugoslavia”, 1980.

Music engrossed him- he played the lute and the tunbur (a long- necked, stringed instrument resembling the mandolin).

16 17 FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA HISTORY Dr. Farouk Shehata Mahmoud Said ARTIST ARTIST He is a Professor of Graphics and a world artist. He was born in He was born in Alexandria, at Bahri district, on April 8th 1897, Alexandria in 1938 and graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at his father’s house, Muhammad Pasha Said, Egypt’s Prime in 1962. He obtained his PhD from the Academy of Arts, Nurem- Minister then. He obtained a BA in law from France in 1919 and berg, Germany in 1981. He held many exhibitions in Egypt and joined the free department at Grande Chambre Art Academy, Germany, in addition to other possessions showcased at Sculp- Paris, for one year. He drew many portraits of his family mem- ture Museum in Paris; Egyptian Modern Art Museum, Cairo; Art bers and his niece, Queen Farida (Safinaz zu Al-Faqqar). Academy Museums in Cairo and Alexandria. The German Tele- vision directed 3 documentaries about the stages of his artistic He worked as a judge and then resigned to devote himself to life. artistic creation in 1947. He used to be the reporter of the fine arts committee at Supreme Council of Arts in 1956. He was the Shehata won numerous local and international prizes: Alex- first Egyptian artist to be awarded the State’s Award of Recog- andria Biennale; Graphic Arts Biennale in Krakoff, Poland; the nition in Arts by President Nasser in 1960. He died on April 8th Chancellor of Germany Medal; the Medal of Kurt Waldheim, the 1964. President of Austria; Bratislava University Medal, Czechoslova- kia; Medal of the Art Museum, Vienna; the Ministry of Culture His villa is now a centre of Mahmoud Said’s Museums for Art, Medal, Bulgaria. Janaklees, Alexandria.

Farouk Hosni Ibrahim Adham Wanly ARTIST ARTIST He was the Minister of Culture. He was born in Alexandria in He was born in Alexandria in 1908 in Arfan Pasha’s Palace, 1938 and graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Department Moharram Bey district. His father was lsmael Bey Muhammad of Decoration. He worked in the cultural centers in Alexandria Wanly. He and his brother, Seif were students of the ltalian and Cairo; Art Academy, Rome and Paris; and then he was ap- artist, Otto Ringo Bekki. They studied at the artist’s studio (1930 pointed Minister of Culture. He is a plastic artist. He held several – 1934). exhibitions in Egypt and other world capitals: Rome and Paris. Later, he established together with his brother their own studio Hosni won various national and international prizes. He ren- in 1935. He and his brother held many exhibitions, inside and ovated the Egyptian museums and established new ones, in outside Egypt, since 1942. He was appointed lecturer at the addition to renovating al-Horreya Palace, which is now one of Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, in 1957 as was his the most important landmarks of culture in Alexandria. brother. He died in 1959.

The Fine Arts Museum held an exhibition of all his works, in- cluding: 186 oil paintings of different themes, 12 on Ballet, the- atre and the circus; 100 for bullfighting, dancers and caricatures. Seif Wanly turned their studio into a museum of his brother’s works and named it after him.

18 19 FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA IMPORTANT FACES FROM ALEXANDRIA HISTORY Laila Mourad Zubaida ACTRESS (1918 – 1995) (1940 – 2016) Born in 17th of November 1918 in Alexandria and traveled to Bron in 14th of june in Alexandria and graduated from the Cairo after a while, where she was as an amazine chantren. Lail- faculty of law, Alexandria University. The most famous films of amurad was during 30 os & 40 so a twinkle star in movies. Zubaida Tharwat are: Dalila – Little ongel – A doy of my life, the other man. She left a wealth of the Egyptian songs, and movies of the most famous films of Laila Mourad are: long live love, Laila, raining Mostafa Hussein night, my heart is my guide, Anber, lover`s of soul, love is life, CARTOONIST the unknown part, girls lovemaking and beach of love. Author of the first edition Eminent caricature artist in Egypt 7, March 1935 -16, August 2014. In the 1980s, Hussein created Edwar El Kharrat the weekly cartoon magazine, Caricature, along with his fellow (1926 – 2015) cartoonist Ahmed Toughan. Born in Alexandria in 16 -3 -1926 a notable writer, and critic, he was born of Alexandria, which was materialized in his two en- joyable novels, City of Saffron and Girls of Alexandria, the first one is an indirect biography of him.

El Kharrat lived in Alexandria a during the period of the second world war, in an cosmopolitan atmosphere, so his literature rep- resents an addition to the works of modernization the . El Kharrat, was also a political philosopher.

Mohamed Awad ARCHITECT Mohamed Awad is an architect and Principal of Awad Associ- ates – Design and Planning Consultants, and General Contrac- tors. Awad Associates is a family firm that has been practicing since 1911. He is also an architectural and urban conservationist, and founder of the Alexandria Preservation Trust, an urban and architectural historian specialized in Alexandrian modern history.

Dr. Awad has authored several publications on the Alexandrian built environment. He is a lecturer at the Department of Archi- tecture, Alexandria University; Consultant to the Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

20 21 TOURIST ATTRACTION WHERE TO GO Bibliotheca Alexandrina Bibliotheca Alexandrina is not just a rivival of the old Library that was burn in the era of the roman Empire, but the New Librar- yaims to be: A center of excellence in the production and dissem- ination of knowledge and to be a place of dialogue, learning and understanding between cultures and peoples. There are 4 Musuems inside the Library, Planitarium and cofer- ence hall. check their website to see if there is any events on the day you are planning to visit Location: El-gaish Rd, Elazareeta, Elshatby Phone Number: 02 34839999 Website: www.bibalex.org Opening Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm – Fridays from 2 pm to 7 pm – Saturdays from 12 noon to 4 pm Average time spent: 30 minutes

Roman Catacombs Known as the Catacombs of Kom Elshoqafa, actually the word kom Elshoqafa means in old slang the pile of potsherds due to the tradition that the Greeks and the romans used to break the plates they have eaten in after eating after the death ceremonies or visiting the dead tombs. The necropolis consists of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects merging the Pharos, Greek and roman culture at the same location. Location: Elnassreya, Kom Elshoqafa, Qism Mena Elbasal Opening Hours: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Fees: Adults: 40 L.E – Students: 25 L.E Average time spent: 30 minutes Pompey’s Pillar A massive 30 m column looms over the debris of the glorious ancient settlement of Rhakotis. It is a roman triumphal pillar made of red Aswan granite with a single, tapered shaft, 2.7 m at its base and capped by a fine Corinthian capital. This Magnificent structure rises out of the sparse ruins of the Temple of Serapeum. Location: Karmouz Opening Hours: 9 am – 4.30 pm Fees: Adults: 60 L.E – Students: 30 L.E Average time spent: 30 minutes WHERE TO GO 23 WHERE TO GO TOURIST ATTRACTION TOURIST ATTRACTION WHERE TO GO Citadel Aquarium A legendary structure which takes you back to the 15th century. It Contains two sections, the old one and the new one. It contains It was built on the ruins of Alexandria Lighthouse that was de- some unique species of live , extinct and fossiled aqua creatures. stroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century. the purpose of this Location: Qaitbay, El Anfoushy Citadel was to defend Egypt against the Ottoman empire attacks. Opening Hours: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Inside the Citadel today a museum that shows the history of Mar- Fees: 10 L.E itime in Egypt. Average time spent: 30 minutes

Location: El Anfoushy Phone Number: 03 4809144 The Former Palace of Princess Fatema ElZahraa, the Museum con- tains Jewels and jewelery of Muhammed Ali Dynasty. Opening Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Fees: 30 L.E Location: 21 Ahmed Yehia Street, Zizinia, Alexandria Average time spent: 2 hours Phone Number: +2 03 5828348 Opening Hours: Mon 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Roman Theater Average time spent: 1 hour Roman amphitheater Built in the 2nd century and the most com- Al Montazah Park plete Roman ruin in Egypt. The Royal Palace where King Farouk the last king of Egypt was staying when the 1952 revolution happened. Location: Ismail Mahana, Kom Eldeka, Gharb El Attarin Phone Number: 03 4809144 Location: Al-Montazah Opening Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Opening Hours: All day Average time spent: 30 minutes Fees: 25 L.E Average time spent: 30 minutes Graeco Roman Museum With over 40000 peices of Art reviving 2000 years of the Greaco Alexandria National Museum Roman History in Egypt. Archaeological museum containing collections from Pharos Era till Islamic Era. Location: Foad St. Qism El Attarin Location: Sedi Elmotayem, Western Wabour Elmayya bab sharq Phone Number: 03 4865820 Phone Number: +2 03 485519 Opening Hours: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am- 5:00 pm Average time spent: 1 hour Fees: 16 L.E – Students 8 L.E – Camera 10 L.E-Video Camera 100 L.E Al Morsi Abo Al Abbas Mosque Average time spent: 1 hour One of the most beautiful and beautiful festive at- mosphere around.mosque was built over the tomb of a revered 13th-century Sufi saint, Abu Abbas Al Mursi, from Murcia in Spain. Location: El Anfoushy Phone Number: +2 03 480 1251 Opening Hours: All day Average time spent: 30 minutes

24 25 WHERE TO GO TOURIST ATTRACTION TOURIST ATTRACTION WHERE TO GO Abu Mena Monastery Anfoshi Tombs Old town, monastery complex and Christian pilgrimage center Anfushi Necropolis, located near the eastern Harbor, In Ras Eltin about 45 km southwest Alexandria. Remains were considered a Area. you will find there five Greek rock-cut tombs that date back world Heritage site in 1979 to the 2nd and the 3rd centuries, circa 250 BC.

Location: Mariut desert, District of Burg Al-Arab, Gouvernate of Location: Ras Eltin, ElAnfoushi Alexandria Opening Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Average time spent: 30 minutes Average time spent: 30 minutes Antoniades Garden and Zoo Cemetery and War Memorial Established 1926, the home of Many rare Egyptian Species. Also in the military cemetery is the Memorial, which commemorates 986 United Kingdom and British Empire service Location: Albert Al Awal, El mahmodeya canal Ezbet Saad personnel who died at sea in the Mediterranean in the First World Phone Number: +2 03 4280079 War and have no grave on land. Opening Hours: Wed-Mon: 9 am – 5 pm Except Tuesday Fees: 5 L.E Location: Abou-Kir street, Shatby Average time spent: 1 hour Opening Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Synagogue El Shatby Necropolis Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue Alexandria located in Nabi Daniel The oldest necropolis in the city, These rock tombs are the oldest example of street, was Built in 1354. It was re-built in 1850 with contributions Alexandrian-style burials. from the Mohammad Ali Dynasty. It is the only Synagogue still standing in Alexandria. Location: PortSaid Street, Shatby Opening Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: El Nabi Daniel Street, Mahatet ElRaml Average time spent: 30 minutes Sayed Darwich Theater (Opera House) constructed in 1918 during the reign of Sultan Fuad I by French Villa of the birds architect Georges Baroque and named “Mohamed Ali Theater”. It Only representation of Houses of the Roman time, found in Kom was inaugurated in 1921. in 1962 it was renamed Sayed Darwich Eldikka. It was damaged by a fire in the third century, but now Theater partially restored. Location: 22 El Horreya Rd. RAML STATION,Qesm Al Attarin, Alex- Location: Kom Eldikka andria Governorate Average time spent: 30 minutes Phone Number: 03 4800138 Website: www.cairoopera.org

26 27 WHERE TO GO TOURIST ATTRACTION Mustafa Kamel Necropolis Dating back to the Ptolemaic era. it consists of four tombs, bright inscriptions and paintings illustrating the life of the dead. It contains tombs of people and their horses that was believed they would follow in the after life.

Location: Al Moaaskar Al Romani, Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli, Qism Sidi Gabir Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Average Time Spent: 30 minutes El Attarin Mosque The mosque of thousand columns, it was built in 370 AD as a church dedicated to St. Athanasius of Alexandria. It was turned into a mosque after the Muslim conquest. Location: 110 Ismail Mahana, Al Attarin Gharb, Qesm Al Attarin Opening Hours: 30 minutes Sedi Yakout ElArsh Mosque one of the seven mosques in el Morsi abu Elabbas area, it was built over the tomb of a revered of Sedi Yakout Alarsh from Elhabasha, he was a student and the successor of Elmorsi Abu Elabbas for the sufis. Average Time Spent: 30 minutes Mahmoud Saeed Musuem It consists of 3 Museums, Mahmoud Said Museum, Adham Wanly Museum and Modern Art museum. Location: 6 Mohamed Pasha Said St Ganaklis,Qism El-Raml, Alexandria Gover- norate Phone Number: 03 5821688 Website: www.msaidmuseum.gov.eg Opening Hours: All Days from 8:00 am till 6:00 pm Average Time Spent: 1 hour Cavafy Museum The House of the famous Greek poet Constantine Cavafy.

Location: 6 off Salah Moustafa street, at the end of Cavafy street. 2nd floor, Istanbul street, Mahatet Elraml Phone Number: 03 4821598 Opening Hours:All Days from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm Average Time Spent: 30 minutes WHAT TO DO 28 WHAT TO DO NIGHT LIFE NIGHT LIFE WHAT TO DO BARS il Punto Address: 14 Madraset Al Naby Danial Al Khassah, Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Phone Number: 0112 377 7700

Di Javu Address:15 El-Horeya Rd, Kom Ad Dakah Gharb, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate Phone Number: 0122 522 5079

CLUBS Calithea JackX Address:Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Raml Station Address: 33-272 El-Gaish Rd, , Qism El-Raml, Alexandria Governorate Phone Number: 03 4847508t Phone Number: 0111 916 6464 The Pint Skyroof Address:33-272 El-Gaish Rd, Fleming,Qism El-Raml,Alexandria Governorate Address: El-Gaish Rd, Al Mesallah Gharb WA Sharif Basha, Qesm Al Phone Number: 0115 151 4141 Attarin, Alexandria Governorate Phone Number: 03 4808256 Cap D’or Monterial Address:19 Al Mokadem Hasan Al Shaykh, Al Mesallah Gharb WA Sharif Address: Azur Hotel, Rouchdy cornish Basha, Qism El-Mansheya, Alexandria Governorate Phone Number: 0106 011 7116 Phone Number: 0106 664 8823

Alegria Spitfire Address:Acacia street Address:Borsa Street

NEO Address:Hilton Alexandria Corniche 544, Alexandria Phone Number: 0127 002 7777

30 31 WHAT TO DO BEACHES & DIVING BEACHES & DIVING WHAT TO DO FOR WHO ASKS Abu Qeer Beach Hotel Rose Address: Abu Qir Ash Sharqeyah, Qism Address: El-Gaish Rd, Al Mandarah Bahri, El-, Alexandria Governorate Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate

Miami (The Beau Rivage) Address: Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Mon- Address: Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Mon- taza, Alexandria Governorate taza, Alexandria Governorate

SPECIAL BEACHES abo haif anfoshy Maamora Montaza Address: Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Mon- Address: As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gom- Address: Al Maamourah, Qesm Al Mon- Address: Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Mon- taza, Alexandria Governorate rok, Alexandria Governoratee tazah, Alexandria Governorate taza, Alexandria Governorate hony moon delta el hanofeel Mandara 2 Asafra Address: Al Beitash Gharb, Qesm Ad Address: Al Beitash Gharb, Qesm Ad Address: Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Mon- Address: El-Gaish Rd, Al Mandarah Bahri, Dekhilah, Alexandria Governorate Dekhilah, Alexandria Governorate taza, Alexandria Governorate Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate abo youssef abo talat Miami Sidi Beshr 1 Address: “Al Agamy Al Bahri Address: “ADH Dheraa Al Bahri Address: Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Mon- Address: Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Mon- Qesm Ad Dekhilah Qesm Al Amereyah taza, Alexandria Governorate taza, Alexandria Governorate Alexandria Governorate” Alexandria Governorate” Sidi Beshr 2 Abo Heef FREE Address: Address: Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Mon- Mandara 3 El Max taza, Alexandria Governorate سيدي برش اسكندرية شاطئ الزهرة سيدي برش ٢ املميز Address: Abu Qir Ash Sharqeyah, Qism Address: El-Gaish Rd, Al Mandarah Bahri, El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate االسكندرية، ٢١٥٥٨ El Selsela Minaa El Sharkia Beach Gleem Hanoveel Address: Alexandria korinshAl Azaritah Address: As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gom- Address: Abu Qir Ash Sharqeyah, Qism Address: El-Gaish Rd, Al Mandarah Bahri, WA Ash Shatebi, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alex- rok, Alexandria Governorate El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate andria Governorate Bitash 1 Hanofeel Address: Al Beitash Gharb, Qesm Ad Address: Ad Dakhilah, Qesm Ad Dekhilah, Dekhilah, Alexandria Governorate Alexandria Governorate

32 33 WHAT TO DO BEACHES & DIVING BEACHES & DIVING WHAT TO DO PRIVATE BEACHES DIVING CENTERS Maamora Montaza Alexandra Dive Address: Al Mandarah Bahri, Qesm Al Address: Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Mon- Address: 24 26th of July St., El , Montazah, Alexandria Governorate taza, Alexandria Governorate Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate Phone: 03 4832045 Stanly Address: Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli, Qism Taba Divers Sidi Gabir, Alexandria Governorate Address: 243 Elfath street Janaklis Phone: 03 5741308 SPECIAL BEACHES Four Seasons Beach Egyptian Dolphin Diving Center Address: El-Gaish Rd, San Stifano, Qism El-Raml, Alexandria Governorate Address: El-Gaish Rd, Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism Phone Number: 03 5818000 El-Montaza Hilton Sidi Beshr Beach Phone: 0122 746 6769 Address: 544 El-Gaish Rd, Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate 21611 Submarine Diving Center Phone Number: 03 5490935 Address: 26 July, Al Mazar, Qesm Al Gom- rok Helnan Palestine Beach Phone: 0122 860 2458 Address: Montazah Park – Alexandria, El Saa Square, Al Mandarah Bahri, Qesm Al Mon- tazah Phone Number: 03 5473500

Paradise Inn Mamoura Address: El-Shaheed youssef El-Sebaey Maamoura Beach, alexandria, Maamoura Phone Number: 03 5650152 DIVING AREAS Eastern Harbor Cleopatra City Abou Quer Where lies the wrecks from the Napoleonic-era Battle of the and in more shallow water suitable for beginners a wreck of a WWII airplane. Omu Sukan For a wildlife dive, Omu Sukan is difinetly your choice. white-tip reef shark is known to make appearance there. Siwa Oasis Three hours west of Alexandria for fresh water dive in the middle of the desert.

34 35 EAT & DRINK EAT & DRINK WHAT TO DO ORIANTAL GRILLED WHAT TO DO

Mohamed Ahmed Jemmy Address: 17 Shakour St. Raml Station Alexandria, Egypt Address: Sidi Gabir Rd, Sidi Gabir, Qism Sidi Gabir, Alexandria Governorate

Koshary 3l so5n Hosny Address: 3 Sultan Hussein Alexandria, Egypt Address: Abis, Qism Moharram Bek, Alexandria Governorate

Wahba Abo Rawya Address: 5 Mahmoud Azmy, Al Mesallah Gharb WA Sharif Basha, Address: 14 May, in front green plaza,, Ezbet El-Nozha, Qism Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate Sidi Gabir, Alexandria Governorate

Abo Helmy Kebda Abdol Wahab Address: Hamid Ali Abou Goumah, Souq at Tork, Qism El-Mansheya, Address: Gamila bou hried St. El syoof Alexandria Governorate Wahet Khatab AL Falah Kebda Address: Borg El-Arab Airport - North Coast Rd, Bahig, Qesm Address: 9 Qaisar, Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Borg Al Arab, Alexandria Governorate Governorate Hany Village Abo Nasser Address: Alexandria Desert Rd, Zawya Abd El-Qader, Qesm Al Address: 13 Broeksh, Al Mesallah Gharb WA Sharif Basha, Qesm Al Amereyah, Alexandria Governorate Attarin, Alexandria Governorate

Al Etehad El sakandary Address: 21 El-Shaheed Gawad Housny, Al Ibrahimeyah Qebli WA Al Hadrah Bahri, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate

Abou El Sid Restaurant Address: 49 Sidi Al Khbashi, Kom Ad Dakah Gharb, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 21500

Alban swisra Address: 82 Port Said Street, Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA , Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate

36 37 EAT & DRINK EAT & DRINK WHAT TO DO SEA FOOD DESSERT WHAT TO DO

Shaban Delices Address: Al Mansheyah Al Kubra, Qesm Al Mansheyah, Alexandria Address: 46 Saad Zaghloul, Raml Station, Alexandria Governorate Governorate

Zafiron Al Halaby Address: Abu Qir Ash Sharqeyah, Qesm Al Montazah, Alexandria Address: El-manshya - in Front of Manshya telcome Center Governorate

Samakmak EL Sheekh wafeQ Address: 60 Sidi Yakout, As Sayalah Gharb, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alex- Address: Kasr Al Tin, Ras at Tin, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria andria Governorate Governorate

Qadora Nola Address: 33 bairem el-tounsi streest, Ras at Tin, Qesm Al Gomrok, Address: 52 El-Horeya Road, 52 Fouad, Al Attarin Sharq, Qesm Al Alexandria Governorate Attarin, Alexandria Governorate

Dongol Nutopia Address: 3 El Gamea Alley, , Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Address: 53 El-Horeya Road, 52 Fouad, Al Attarin Sharq, Qesm Al Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate Attarin, Alexandria Governorate. sea gul Address: Al Meks, Qesm Ad Dekhilah, Alexandria Governorate el Lol Address: Max Al Shalehat Next to Al Fanar, Al Meks, Qesm Ad Dekh- ilah, Alexandria Governorate

Zafeer Address: 29 Al Kornish, Al Meks, Qesm Ad Dekhilah, Alexandria Governorate fish island Address: Borg El-Arab Airport - North Coast Rd, Bahig, Qesm Borg Al Arab, Alexandria Governorate

38 39 EAT & DRINK EAT & DRINK WHAT TO DO EUROPEAN CAFE & EL-BORSA WHAT TO DO CAFE Chez Gaby Costa Address: 22 El-Horeya Rd, Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Address: El-Horeya Rd, Bab Sharqi WA Wabour Al Meyah, Qesm Alexandria Governorate Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate Roastry Starbuks Address: 48 Fouad, Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Address: San Stephano Mall, San Stifano, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate GovernorateBab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate Santa Lucia Beano’s Address: 40 Safaya Zaghloul, Al Mesallah Sharq, El-Raml Station, Address: San Stephano Mall, San Stifano, Alexandria, Alexandria Alexandria Governorate Governorate Pablo Cafe & Restaurant Address: Sally, El-Gaish Rd, San Stifano, Qism El-Raml, Alexandria EL-BORSA Governorate Ali El Hendy Spectra Address: Al Mansheyah Al Kubra, Qism El-Mansheya, Alexandria Address: Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate Governorate Togareya Scala Address: Al Mansheyah Al Kubra, Qesm Al Mansheyah, Alexandria Address: Cairo Alex Desert Rd, Abis, Qism Moharram Bek, Governorate Alexandria Governorate Potasta JUICE Address: Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate Makka Address: Al Delta, Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA Sidi Gaber, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate

Kharoob Amal Address: 2 Fawzi Fahmy, Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate

40 41 EAT & DRINK EAT & DRINK WHAT TO DO PIZZA, BURGER, ASIAN MEXICAN, SYRIAN FOOD WHAT TO DO PIZZA MEXICAN Dahab Tejano’s Mexican Grill Address: 182 Omar Lotfy, Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA Sidi Gaber, Address: Estoret Tower 19, Al Akbal, San Stifano, Qism Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate

El Qalaa Address: Shamal, Ezbet El-Nozha, Qism Sidi Gabir, Alexandria SYRIAN FOOD Governorate Yasmine El-Sham Address: Ahmed Kamha, Al Ibrahimeyah Qebli WA Al Hadrah BURGER Bahri, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate Holmes Souri Address: 7 Ibrahim Naseer, San Stifano, Qism El-Raml, Alexan- Address: san Stefano Mall Food Court dria Governorate

Minc Address: El-Horeya Rd, Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate ASIAN Mori Sushi Address: 52 Fouad, Al Mesallah Gharb WA Sharif Basha, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate

China House Address: 12 Mohamed Ahmed Afify St., SAN STEFANO, Qism El-Raml, Alexandria Governorate

Bamboo Flavors Of Indonesia Address: 18 Amir Al Bhear, ADH Dhahereyah WA Izbat as Safih, Qism El-Raml, Alexandria Governorate

Manchow Wok Address: 399 El Guish Rd., SAN STEFANO, Qism El-Raml, Alexandria Governorate

42 43 WHAT TO DO ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT WHAT TO DO CINEMA THEATER Renaissance Cinema Zahran Mall Cine Plex Green Plaza Phone: 03 4245897 Phone: 03 4209155 Bayram El Tunsi Theater Lycee El Horreya Theater Address: Zahran Mall, Semouha, Alexandria Address: 14th of May Bridge Rd, Ezbet Phone: 03 5913835 Phone: 03 5913794 El-Nozha, Qism Sidi Gabir, Alexandria Address: El-Gaish Rd, Al Azaritah WA Ash Address: Iskandar El Akbar st, Shatby, Amir cinema Governorate Shatebi, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate Phone: 16700 Governorate Address: 32 El-Horeya Rd, Al Mesallah Abdel Moneim Gaber Cinemas Complex & Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Gover- Theater norate Phone: 03 5908370 OTHER Address: El-Gaish Rd, Al Ibrahimeyah Escape room Renaissance Cinema Royal Bahri WA Sidi Gaber, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Phone: 0122 680 0050 Phone: 03 4855725 Alexandria Governorate Address: Abu Quer street, Loran, infront of Address: 22E Al Bakht, Al Mesallah Sharq, American Furniture Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate San Stefano Cinema Koky Park Phone: 03 4690057 Phone: 0128 049 0859 Metro Cinema Address: El-Gaish Rd, San Stefano, Qism Address: EL MAMORAH SHATIA El-Raml, Alexandria Governorate Phone: 0111 540 4213 Trapped Address: 2 Fawzi Fahmy, Al Mesallah Sharq, Phone: 0106 900 0073 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate Kiroseiz Cinema Address: 7 El-, Abu an Nawatir, Qism Phone: 03 5433350 Sidi Gabir Radio Cinema Address: El Qasem, Abu an Nawatir, Qism Doors Phone: 03 4870282 Sidi Gabir, Alexandria Governorate Phone: 0127 437 8274 Address: Saad Zaghloul, Al Mesallah Sharq, Address: 2 Bek, Fleming, Qism El-Raml Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate VOX Cinema City Center Karamantas Phone: 03 3970157 Phone: 03 4209161 Deeb Mall Address: Qetaa at Tarik as Sahrawi, Qesm Address: 14 may Road, Green Plaza mall Phone: 03 5231001 Al Amereyah, Alexandria Governorate San Stefano Shopping Mall Address: 1 Syria Street, Alexandria, Alexan- Phone: +20 1550260155 dria Governorate 21311 Cinema Radio Address: San Stefano Grand Plaza, El Gaish Address: Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Road Attarin, Alexandria Governorate Deep Mall Phone: 03 5231001 Address:1 Syria st, Sidi Gabi

44 45 WHAT TO DO SHOPPING SHOPPING WHAT TO DO LOCAL SHOPPING MODERN MARKETS

Women Alley (Zanaet El Stat) and Faransa Street Alexandria City Center Mall It is one of the oldest and busiest shopping areas, you can buy old traditional folklorist The most important mall in Alexandria, you can find most brands, cinemas, foudcourt Egyptian clothes, Egyptian antiques and souvenirs made of various materials like brass and all sorts of activities. and marble, fabrics are great there besides the accessories either false accessories, Gold or corals. Orouba Mall Located in Borg el Arab area, nearest mall to the airport , on the way to Sahel area, not Mansheya many shops opened there but there is a food court, nice cafes and a hypermarket. If you want a taste of the local spices that is your perfect destination

Deeb Mall Mahatet El Raml Most shops are average priced, most famous of accessories and souvenirs. Mahatet Elraml (Elraml Station) was one of the important fashion hubs in the old days before the mega turn into the brands home. You can find almost anything there, you San Stefano Mall can find original brands and copies of brands, but what you can not miss is the Nabi One of the mega malls, the lower floors of the Four seasons hotels. you can find al- Daniel street (near the opera) book sellers where you can find old used books of all most anything, telecom shops, clothes, cinemas, food court, …..etc. genres and old copies.

Wataneya Mall Ibrahemya There are not many shops there , most of the shops are bridal wear and accessories. Ibrahemya is known for cheap shopping at average quality, it is one of the old districts Lagteh street and Lagteeh mall are most famous for accessories, Egyptian made bags and sivouniers. If you want to buy a Shisha of your own you can get it from Port said Fathalla Mall street in Ibrahimya Area. If you are an antique collector you will find many galleries In east Alex, in front of Montaza a small place for essential shopping, kids area and that set bidding sessions where you can get good bargains cafe.

Designia Mall Attarin If you are looking for high end brands, place to leave your kids, Groceries or even res- Attarin is the hub of many Egyptian handcrafts industries. there you can find old an- taurants then that is the place you are looking for. tiques, paintings and many other things made by skillful Egyptian hands.

46 47 WHAT TO DO RELAXATION CULTURE CENTERS WHAT TO DO

SPA LOCAL

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Jesuit Cultural Center Aphrodite Spa & Diet Center Phone: 03 4839999 Phone: 03 5423553 Address: 172 Maarouf el resafy street, Kafr Abdo, Roushdy Address: Al Azaritah WA Ash Address: 298 Port Said Street, Phone: 03 5463544 Shatebi, Qesm Bab Sharqi, CLEOPATRA, Qism Sidi Gabir, Alexandria Governorate Alexandria Governorate Dolmabahce Spa 21526 Address: 8 Ibn Marzok, Fleming, Qism El-Raml, Phone: 0111 117 7565 Alexandria Center of Arts (Al Alexandria Opera House Website: www.dolmabahcespa.com Horreya) Phone: 03 4800092 Phone: 03 3924533 Address: No.22, Al Mesallah Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria Address: 8 Mohammed Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alex- Address: 399 El Geish Road, San Stefano Sadek Emara, Al Mesallah andria Governorate Phone: 03 5818000 Gharb WA Sharif Basha, Website: www.fourseasons.com/alexandria/spa Qesm Al Attarin Torraha Helnan Gym & Spa Phone: 0101 873 5359 Address: Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montazah Address: Fouad st., Al Attarin Phone: 03 5474033 Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin

Mediterranean Azur Hotel Address: 242 El-Gaish Rd, Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli, Qism INTERNATIONAL Sidi Gabir Russian Cultural Center Goethe Institute Phone: 03 5226001 Phone: 03 4865645 Phone: 03 4874852 Address: Bab Sharqi WA Address: 10 Al Bastmi, Bab TOLIP Hotel Alexandria Wabour Al Meyah, Qesm Sharqi WA Wabour Al Meyah, Address: 252 El-Gaish Rd, Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli Bab Sharqi Qesm Bab Sharqi Phone: 03 5455456

Hammam Al Sham Instituto Cervantes – Spanish British Council Address: 3 Mostafa Kamel st., Cultural Center Phone: 19789 Phone: 0100 100 5380 Phone: 03 3920214 Address: 11 Mahmoud Abou Address: 101 el horreya El Ela St, Kafr Abdou, Roush- rd.,Kom El Dekka, Qesm Bab dy, Alexandria Governorate Sharqi

48 49 WHAT TO DO FIND COMMUNITIES IN ALEX FIND COMMUNITIES IN ALEX WHAT TO DO RIDERS DOGS

Shadows Alexandria Scooter Riders Club Alexandria Club Dog Owners Kafr Abdo Dog Owners Community Phone: 0111 304 5066 Email: [email protected] Community Email: [email protected]

Arabian Knights Riders Club Alexandria Rugby Club ENGLISH Phone: 0120 237 3014 Toastmasters club Alexandria English Club BUSINESS Email: [email protected] Phone: 0111 595 1575

Alexandria Business Association EDA Phone: 03 4848979 Phone: 02 1228290009 PHOTOGRAPHY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] View Finders Photography Club ADASA Club Phone: 0100 222 4211 Phone: 0122 384 1779 READING FOOD Email: [email protected] Alex Book Club (ABC) Alexandria Chefs Club Phone: 01152660069 – 01283815241 Phone: 0109 954 1919 RUN Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Alex Runners Alex Marathon Email: [email protected] Phone: 0128 460 5086 DIVING Email: [email protected]

Alex Dive Alexandria Spearos Phone: 0106 326 4210 Phone: 0100 934 1883 Email: [email protected]

CYCLING

United Leaders Group Alexandria Cycling Team Phone: 0128 052 5158 Phone: 0100 309 7550 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Alex Stars Cycling Team Cycle Egypt Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

One Shot Cycling Team Alex Selectives cycling team

50 51 HOTELS WHERE TO STAY

Sheraton Montaza Salamlik Address: Montaza Kornich Address: Montaza Garden Phone Number: 03 35481220 Phone Number: 03 35477999

Helnan Monataza lbrotel Address: Montaza Gardens Address: kilo 52 Marsa Matrouh Road Phone Number: 03 35474033 Marakia touristic village Borg Elarab Phone Number: 03 33740730 Mediterranean Azur Four Seasons Address: Kornich, Rouchdy Phone Number: 03 35226001 Address: San Stefano Kornich Phone Number: 03 35818000 Lagoon Alex Hilton Green Plaza Address: Down Town Phone Number: 03 3382001 Address: 14th May Road, Green Plaza, Smouha Hilton Alexandria Corniche Phone Number: 03 34209120 Address: 544 El-Gaish Rd, Sidi Beshr Bahri, Qism El-Montaza Phone Number: 03 5490935

Air Defense Hotel Paradise Inn Beach Resort Address: Nakheel Beach, kilo 21, Agamy Address: Yosef Elsebaay st. Maamora Phone Number: 03 33189450 Beach Phone Number: 03 35479602 Mercure Romance Address: 303 Geish road Kornich Saba Land Mark Basha Address: 163 Abd Elsalam Aref San Phone Number: 03 35840911 tefano Africana Phone Number: 03 35840500 Address: Kilo 11 Borg elArab Road Plaza Hotel Phone Number: 03 34530100 Address: 394 Geish road san stefano WHERE TO STAY Phone Number: 03 35838714 53 WHERE TO STAY HOTELS

Darwish Hotel Eldelta Address: 47 Geish Road Ibrahimia Address: 14 champlion st Azarita Phone Number: 03 35924846 Phone Number: 03 34865188

Elagamy Palace Eldelta Address: Beside Elzaeem Bitach Address: 14 champlion st Azarita Phone Number: 03 34330230 Phone Number: 03 34865188

Eye View Horizon Amon Address: Beside Fathalla in front of Mon- taza Gardens Address: 32 Nasr st. Mansheya Phone Number: 03 35800203 Phone Number: 03 34818239 26 Military Hotel Eskandar Akbar Address: San Stefano Kornich Address: 5 Askofia street Manshya Phone Number: 03 35827999 Phone Number: 03 34872141 San Jiovani Kaood Address: Stanly Address: 133 Geish Road Phone Number: 03 35467773 Phone Number: 03 35443800 Seagull Asafra Hotel Address: El Max Address: Kornish Asafra Phone Number: 03 4408777 Phone Number: 03 35563812

Eskandar Akbar Amon Address: 5 Askofia street Manshya Address: 32 Nasr st. Mansheya Phone Number: 03 34872141 Phone Number: 03 34818239

Holiday Small Hilton Address: 6 Oraby street Address: 10 El Ghorfa El Togarya st. Phone Number: 03 34803517 Mansheya Phone Number: 03 34802785 GUIDE 54 CITY MAP GUIDE ALEXANDRIA MAP & ZOO MAP TRAVELING TO ALEX GUIDE

56 57 GUIDE TRANSPORTATION IN ALEX LOCAL FOOD GUIDE TYPES OF FOOD YOU SHOULD TRY

Egyptian Fava Beans (Foul) Beans is a very important meal in itself for , it can be eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner. as a main dish or a side dish. It is prepared in many ways but remember to ask for foul Iskandarani ( Alexandrian beans) you can find it at any corner of the city but don’t miss Mohamed Ahmed and Gad. Bread Bread in general is found at every Egyptian meal, there are various types of bread either white or made with bran, so just enjoy it with every meal. You May know it as green burger, actually it is a fried paste of beans and some herbs and spices you can eat it in various forms too just make sure not to miss it. you can find it at any corner of the city but don’t make sure to try Mohamed Ahmed and Gad. Kushari Yes it is as you see it! Rice, Macaroni and lentils topped with fried onions and spice daaa, just eat it and you will return to Egypt crav- ing for it. Sandwich Selections Wandering around and felt the urge for a snack, anywhere you will find a lot of choices, love veggies, cheese, French fries, poultry or meat, be sure you will find delicious options at any local food fast food restaurant. Alexandria is well known of liver sandwiches it is a must try best in city are Elfalah, Wahba, Kebda Fahmy, Mohamed Ahmed, Gad, Abo Rabea. Juices There are like zillion special Egyptian juices and blends, fresh fruits like sugarcane, , Guava, Dates …etc. Herbal juices like kerkradeh (Egyptian ), Tamr Hindi, kharoub and Sobia. Or you maybe be courageous enough to try one of the cocktail drinks Juice shops are located at every corner of the city.

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Salads Oriental Desserts (sesame oil paste), baba Ghanouj (Tahini and grilled egg- Konafa, , it is like finding golden treasure in Ali plant), Besara, Green salad the Egyptian way……. you name it . Baba’s cave, you can find it anywhere, just look for el seidy, Talaat, Salads are served as appetizers at any restaurant together with El Samadi…etc. You may also try the Syrian grilled Konafa. especially fresh baked bread, but beware not to get full before the Dairy Products Desserts main meal. Indulge a dreamy milk and topped with ice cream, and Feteira nuts or maybe , Ashura or just simple pudding you must try Egyptian pizza, you can never find it elsewhere. Served hot just out Saber and Elsheikh wafeeq or you will be missing a lot . of the oven you can eat with loads of cheese, veggies or as a sweet Sheesha treat. Best in Town are Dahab and Gad Feteir. Also called narghile, water pipe, hookah or hubble bubble smoking Mahshi found at any cafe or Local coffee shop. The original Egyptian Local Stuffed veggies, just another delight of the Egyptian world, it is Shisha is Made of Meaasel, which is made of tobacco, other mod- mostly rice and some herbs the form the stuffing, you can indulge ern flavors are now available. you can also buy your own shisha to vine leaves (waraq Enab), small eggplant, pepper, or mom- the Egyptian experience back home with you. bar. Seafood Molokhia Fresh Mediterranean Seafood is the best seafood in the whole Green soup! yes it is green it is the perfect blend of stalk, special world, you can find it at fancy restaurants like fish Market, Seagull combination of spices and Molokhia plant. or the Greek club or enjoy it like a local. If you want to Enjoy the Egyptian Style Roasted Chicken sea breeze at a restaurant you should visit zephyrion at Abo quer area or maybe try a more local way and try the local fishermen You can find it almost everywhere, made in a specially made fur- cooking while sitting on the sandy shore also in aboquer area. nace and then put on the grill. In eastern Alexandria also you may enjoy Elkataa seafood. as for Grilled Meat the western part of town you can find a lot of local restaurants in You can have two different types of experience in this food and anfoushi areas, check the eastern harbor for local fish- Category, you can enjoy Bedouin style (Khattab, Garary, Aknash, ermen or try one of the local restaurants like abo Ashraf, Kadorah, Hany ….etc.) or traditional and at Balbaa, Hosni, Abd Abo Farag, Shaaban for an unforgettable dinner. Further west you elwahab, etc. can find Zaphir, another Branch of Shaaban and El Lol. Alexandria Delicious Cheese Fondue Another out of the world experience, a meatloaf Egyptian style, Attention Cheese lovers! Get ready for a real challenge melted you can find it at most sandwich and local food shops, can get get cheese like you have never known. Don’t miss going to Alban from a butchery or make it yourself just get the stuffing from a Swisra. butchers place, go to the local bakery near you and watch it sizzle in front of your eyes.

60 61 GUIDE HOSPITALS HOSPITALS GUIDE SMOUHA FLEMING Middle East Specialized Hospital International Cardiac Center – ICC International Kidney Center El Mabarra Hospital Phone: 03 4299517 – 03 4299518 – 03 Phone: 03 4207320 – 03 4207321 – 03 Phone: 03 5449829 Phone: 03 5430368 – 03 5430421 – 03 4299520 – 03 4299505 4207322 Address: 35 Abd El Fattah El Tawil St., 5430499 Address: 25 Fawzy Mouaz St., Smouha Address: 24 Bahaa El Din El Ghatoury St., Fleming Address: 12 Abstoleds St., Fleming Smouha

Bait Elnama Hospital SABA BASHA Phone: 03 4241217 – 03 4252424 – 03 German Hospital 4253788 – 03 4260343 Phone: 03 5822482 – 03 5834955 – 03 5841717 Address: 5 Albert El Awal St., Smouha Address: 56 Abd El Salam Aref St., Saba Basha GLEIM MOUSTAFA KAMEL El Sherouk Hospital El Helal Hospital Awad Abd El Naby Center Royal Hospital Phone: 03 5856453 – 03 5856548 – 03 Phone: 03 5832261 Phone: 03 5441748 – 01001540946 Phone: 03 5223066 – 03 5223077 – 03 5856549 – 01005396513 Address: 17 Masged El Hedaya St., Gleim Address: 9 Khalil El Khayat St., Moustafa 5223088 Address: 9 Moustafa Fahmy Basha St., Kamel Address: 17 Abd El Kader Ragab St., Gleim Moustafa Kamel Hospital Phone: 03 5836312 – 03 5837139 – 03 El Madina El Tebeya Hospital 5852341 Phone: 03 5432150 – 03 5435058 – 03 Address: 4 Zahran St., Gleim 5437402 Address: Ahmed Shawky St., Moustafa Kamel EL IBRAHIMIA Lewaa El Clinic Al Thaghr Hospital Phone: 03 5278775 – 03 5297825 Phone: 0 3 5744720 El Amin Hospital El Anba Takla Hospital Address: 57 El Gala St., Victoria Address: 14 El-Galaa St., Victoria Phone: 03 5918002 – 03 5918003 – 03 Phone: 03 5901934 – 03 5901940 – 03 5922056 5901942 Victoria Hospital Address: 67 Omar Lotfy St., El Ibrahimia Address: 14 Sooq Shedia St., El Ibrahimia Phone: 03 2203959 – 03 2204300 – 03 Elseginy Nour Eleslam 2204500 Phone: 03 5934255 Phone: 03 5917361 Address: Masged Abu Nagy St., El Address: Lagteh street Address: Abd El-Moneim Sanad, Al Dekheila Ibrahimeyah, Al Ibrahimeyah near Odeon cinema

62 63 GUIDE HOSPITALS EMBASSIES & CONSULATES GUIDE SIDI BESHR CONSULATES El Zohor Specialized Hospital El Moataz Specialized Hospital American Consulate General Phone: 03 5252201 – 03 5252203 – 03 Phone: 03 5274827 – 03 5282333 Phone: (+20) (3) 538-5800 5252204 Address: 53 Masged El Taebein St., Sidi Address: Helnan Palestine, Montazah Gardens Address: 51 Lamey St., Sidi Beshr Beshr Email: [email protected] Austrian Honorary Consulate General Phone: (+20) 3 450 0455 MAHATET EL RAML Address: 8 Debbané Church street, Raml Station El Salama El Gededa Hospital Alsalama Specialized Hospital Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 4836719 – 03 4837751 – 03 Phone: 03 4852500 – 03 4863471 – 03 Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate 4838870 – 03 4838890 4871948 – 03 4873546 Phone: (+20) 3 450 0455 Address: 7 Mohamed Mohamed Met- Address: 59 El Sultan Hussien St., Maha- Address: Street No. 8 Amria Public Freezone, Amria awea St., El Shalalat tet El Raml Email: [email protected] – [email protected] Belgian Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 495 40 00 Address: 34 A Ahmed Yehia Street, 10th floor, Apt 1010, Zizinia Email: [email protected] – [email protected] British Consulate General Phone: (+20) (3) 546 7001 / 02 Address: 3 Mina Street, Kafr Abdou, Roushdy Website: www.gov.uk/government/world/egypt

Chilean Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 495 0000 Address: 2 Lumumba Street, Bab Shakri Email: [email protected] – [email protected]

Croatian Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 495 5167 Address: 32 Patrice Lomomba Street, El Shalalat

Czech Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 426 6664 Address: Zahran Group, 14th May Road, Semouha Email: [email protected] – [email protected]

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Danish Honorary Consulate General Israeli Consulate General Phone: (+20) (3) 390 6000 Phone: (+20) 3 544 9501 / 2 Address: 20 Patrice Lumumba Street, Bab Sharki Address: 15 Mina Street, Kafar-Abdou, Roushdy Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

French Consulate General Italian Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 48 47 950 – (+20) 12 22 10 41 33 (Emergency) Phone: (+20) 3 484 7292 Address: 2, Place Ahmed Orabi, BP 474 Address: 25 Midan Saad Zaghloul, Mahatet El Raml Website: www.consulfrance-alexandrie.org Email: [email protected]

German Honorary Consulate Lebanese Consulate General Phone: (+20) 3 486 75 03 Phone: (+20) 3 484 6589 Address: 9 El Fawatem Street, Azarita Address: 64 El Horeya Street Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] – [email protected]

Greek Consulate General Libyan Consulate General Phone: (+20) 3 487 8454 / 5 Phone: (+20) 3 494 0808 – (+20) 3 494 0286 Address: 63 Rue Alexandre Le Grand, Shatby Address: 4 Patrice Lumumba Street, Bab Sharki Email: [email protected] Guinean Honorary Consulate Maltese Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 4802095 – (+20) 3 4810090 Phone: (+20) (3) 584 2453 Address: 116 Street El Horreya Address: 78 Abdel Salam Aref Street, 6th Floor, Saba Pacha Email: [email protected] Honduran Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 4906000 – (+20) 3 4938522 Mexican Honorary Consulate Address: 20 Patrice Lumumba Street, Bab Sharki Phone: (+20) (3) 427 5771 Hungarian Honorary Consulate Moroccan Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 484 1450 Phone: (+20) 3-484 2238 / 9 Address: 47 el-Sultan Hussein Street – P.O. Box 2234 Address: 15 Mahmoud Azmi Street, Raml Station Email: [email protected] Norwegian Honorary Consulate General Indian Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 489 0221 Phone: (+20) 3 587 9051 Address: 20 Patrice Lumumba Street, Bab Shark Address: 34 Ahmad Yehia Street, Zizenia Email: [email protected] Irish Honorary Consulate Peruvian Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 484 3317 Phone: (+20) 3 483 6699 – (+20) 3 483 7799 Address: 55 Sultan Hussein Street, Tower A, 2nd floor, Azarita Address: 25 El Pharaana Street Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Portuguese Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 57 42 233 Address: 623 Tarik el Horreya, Zizenia Email: [email protected] – [email protected]

Russian Consulate General Police Ambulance Fire Department High Way Emergency Phone: (+20) 3 583-3534 122 123 180 01221110000 Address: 9 Tag Al Rouassa Street, Email: [email protected] – [email protected]

Saudi Arabian Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 482 6262 / 4 or – (+20) 3 497 7593 / 1 Address: 12 Jabarti Sreet – Latin Quarter or 9 El Batalsa Street Email: [email protected] Senegalese Honorary Consulate Tourists Police Electricity Emergency Gas Emergency Train Service Phone: (+20) 3 496 94 94 126 121 129 02 25753555 Address: 59 El Horeya Street 02 22655000 South African Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 582 6825 Ext 1039 Address: Nile Projects and Trading Company 1, El-Fath Street, Boulk- ly-El-Wezarra Station Email: [email protected] Spanish Consulate General Phone: (+20) 3 393 91 85 Borg Elarab Airport Cairo Airport station 1 Cairo Airport station 2 Address: 101 Av. El Horreya / Fouad Street 03 4631010 02 22655000 02 22652029 Email: [email protected] 02 22655000 Website: www.exteriores.gob.es/consulados/alejandria

Swedish Honorary Consulate Phone: (+20) 3 4890 221 Address: 20 Patrice Lumumba Street, P.O. Box 622, Bab Sharki Email: [email protected] – [email protected]

Turkish Consulate General Phone: (+20) 3 399 0700 Code for calling international from land line Address: 11 Kamel El Kilani Street, Wabour Al Meyah 144 Email: [email protected] Website: alexandria.cg.mfa.gov.tr

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MEDICAL CHARITIES

Nile of Hope Foundation Phone: 0100 065 6808 Address: Miami, Alexandria, Egypt Email: [email protected] Ayadi Al-Mostakbal JANUARY FEBRAUARY MARCH Phone: 0101 095 0507 Coptic Christmas Address: Acacia Street 7 January Monday Email: [email protected]

25th of Jan Pediatric Surgery & Congenital Anomaly Revolution25 January Friday Patient Support Society – FAPSCAP Phone: 0100 065 6808 APRIL MAY JUNE Address: El Shatby Hospital Sinai Liberation Email: [email protected] Day25 April Fetr Feast Thursday Labor Day 4 - 6 June Coptic Easter 1 May Tuesday - Thursday SeifEldin Charity Implant Program 28 April Wednesday Sunday 30 June RevolutionDay Phone: 0111 304 5066 Spring Day (Shamm Elneseem) 30 June Address: Roots Dental Clinic, 38 Ibrahim Nosseir 29 April Sunday Monday st. Loran Email: [email protected] JULY AUAGUST SEPTEMBER

Adha Feast 1952 Revolution Day 10 - 14 August 23 July Saturday - Wednesday Tuesday New Hijri Year 31 Aug Saturday

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Armed ForcesDay Prophet MohamedDay 6 October 9 November Sunday Saturday

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OTHER CHARITIES Misr El Kheir Foundation Phone: 16140 Address: 29 Al-Ikbal St. (Beside Resala Mcdonalds), Loran Phone: 19450 Email: [email protected] Address: 44 Tut Ankh Amoun St. – Smouha – Beside Cleopatra Alexandria Business Association – ABA Bridge & Metro Market Phone: 03 4848979 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Al Orman Nour Academy Phone: 19455 Address: Burj Al Arab Road, Alex- Address: 18 Ali Pasha Zulfikar St. andria, Egypt from Khalil El Khayat Email: [email protected]

Kayan Charity Organization 27 Gawad Hosny St., El Ibrahimeya Phone: 0111 999 5858 Future Protectors Address: 54 El Guish Rd., El Ibra- Phone: 0114 077 9796 himeya, Beside El Zaeem Shop Address: Abu Qir Street Bolkly, Email: [email protected] above Qabnouri and before Lesabella LEO Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Wamdet Nour Phone: 0112 486 1111 Address: 133 Malak Hefni, Sidi Beshr Qebli, Qism El-Montaza Email: [email protected]

Ensanalex Phone: 0100 069 0290 Address: 9 Abdel Khalek Thar- wat St. Off Shaarawy Loran Email: [email protected]

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