Alexandria
April 23 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 42 °CToday we left Cairo for Alexandria. We visited the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. These amazing catacombs are vertical, unlike the Roman ones and a circular staircase takes you down into the depths.Read more
Today we left Cairo for Alexandria. We visited the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. These amazing catacombs are vertical, unlike the Roman ones and a circular staircase takes you down into the depths.Read more
We leave Cairo heading west, passing close to 6th October City (the date is a significant one for Egypt); this is still part of Cairo and here on the outskirts are may upmarket, gated communities. WeRead more
After being in two dark and somber, yet wondrous, cavelike places it was really nice to visit the restored picturesque Fort of Qaitbay at the eastern side of the harbour
It was erected on the exactRead more
Our final stop on our day in Alexandria was at the Citadel of Qaitbay. This impressive fortification was built in 1480 by the Mamluk sultan Qaitbay on the site of the remains of the legendary PharosRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Al Anfūshī, Al Anfushi, الأنفوشي
Traveler It's truly amazing!!
Traveler Beautiful photos. My type of beer!
Traveler That’s how I like beer!
Amazing place!! Thanks for the photos.. on my bucket list too xx Enjoy 🩷 [Maree]