Historic sites in Alexandria
Many visitors to the city wish to explore the historic sites in Alexandria. A city with a long and vibrant history, founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was famed for such grand sites as The Great Library and renowned lighthouse. Sadly, just a handful of surviving sites can still be seen today, scant reflection of such a long and prestigious past.
While many of the city's great wonders have not survived the test of time, there are yet a range of interesting historic places in Alexandria that can still be explored today. Take a look at our list of Alexandria's historic sites below and then, once you’ve explored the historic sites in Alexandria, use our itinerary planner to plan your own Alexandria history tour and print a free pocket guidebook.
Our database of historic sites is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other historic sites in Alexandria, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.
Historical sites in Alexandria : Site Index
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Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa
One of the most fascinating historic sites in Alexandria, the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa are underground Ancient Roman tombs.
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Pompey’s Pillar
One of the better-known of Alexandria’s sites, though slightly disappointing, Pompey’s Pillar is a 3rd century Roman column.
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Roman Amphitheatre - Alexandria
Certainly worth a look for those exploring historical places in Alexandria, the reasonably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre is the only one of its kind in Egypt.
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The Serapeum
The Serapeum was a magnificent ancient temple and library complex in Alexandria of which little remains today.
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Underground Library of Alexandria
Probably the best historic site in Alexandria, the underground library once formed part of the city’s famous Great Library and can be found under the ruins of the Serapeum.
