Advantages: Friendly and very Egyptian Disadvantages: Not many sites to see, out of the way of most tourists (but that's why I like it!)
...almost nothing left of ancient Alexandria - if you go there hoping to see the sort of remains that can be found in places like Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, you will be sorely disappointed. It is also not exactly what you would call 'beautiful' despite the fact that Egyptians call it the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean' and visit in their millions during the summer.
Nevertheless, any visitor to Egypt should not forget Alexandria, for it is a truly wonderful ... ...had flown home! Typical!
Alexandria is basically long and thin, stretching for miles along the coast in both directions from the city centre. Trams run in both directions and are an incredibly cheap way of exploring - although they are also very slow and should not be used if you are in anything even remotely approaching a hurry! Alex's beaches should probably be avoided, as they are far from clean - although in the summer they are an amazing spectacle ...
danielnunn 02.05.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Alexandria (Egypt)
Advantages: Cosmopolitan and historical Disadvantages: Not on many tours
...ancient and ancient Egypt. Alexandria is new as Egypt goes being only 2,400 years old, but it's a fascinating city. Every age is represented there and even relatively modern times ahve seens imteresting influxes of refugees or other immigrants such as Armenians and Turks in the 20th century.
Yes, it's an interesting place and should be better known. ...
alanhop 08.11.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Alexandria (Egypt)
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