Alexandria Tourist Attraction

Major tourist sites and attractions :

• Pompeii's Pillar: It is a granite pillar built amidst Serapium which is in ruined condition in 297 A.D to commemorate Emperor Diocletian.
• The Tombs of Al-Anfushi: The tomb id decorated with beautiful pictures of Egyptian gods. It is a beautiful work of limestone built in 250 B.C.
• The Greco-Roman Museum: A rare and rich collection roman relics are to be seen in this historical museum built during 3rd to 7th Century A.D.
• The Museum of Fine Arts: This Museum also has a Fine collection of Arts, sculptures, paintings and architectural works.
• The Catacomb of Kom El Shokkafa: This is a Roman tomb carrying sculpture and relief of Egyptian gods.

Accommodation Options: Alexandria provides great accommodation facilities. From five star hotels to rest houses everything is available to suit your pocket.

Food and Wine: the food of Alexandria is influenced by Syria, Turkey, Palestine, Greece, Lebanon, and other Mediterranean countries. The food generally consists of ripened fruits cooked fresh spices. Pistachios, pine nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, apples, apricots, grapes, melons, quinces, pomegranates, lettuce, peas, cucumbers, beets, beans, herbs, and mushrooms are the major food consumed by the Egyptians.
Beer made of barley was the national drink of Egypt. Wines are also produced in the local vine yards. Besides grape wines, wine is also made of pomegranates or plums in Egypt. The beer is generally stored in labeled clay jars.

Shopping: You will have to shop until you drop if you are in Alexandria.