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Alexandria Overview

By Lynne Christen

When traveling to Egypt it would be a mistake to overlook Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great in 334 BC, Alexandria plays a leading role in the enthralling history of Egypt. It was the site of Anthony and Cleopatra’s sizzling romance that ended with Anthony’s death by his own sword followed by Cleopatra’s suicide from the sting of the divine royal cobra when defeat by Octavius was eminent. The new Bibliotheca Alexandrina honors the original Library of Alexandria, once the largest library of the ancient world. The vast modern library houses a plethora of rare manuscripts, books, art galleries, theaters and a world-class planetarium. Don’t look for coffee at the Expresso Book Machine; print your choice of virtually any book in minutes complete with glued binding and a color cover. Go on a quest for trinkets and treasures at the El-Manshiya markets. Other must-sees include the Greco-Roman Amphitheatre, Ras el-Tin Palace, Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs and the Corniche promenade. Go!