Alexandria stretches along the Mediterranean and carries the memory of one of antiquity's most famous cities. Although much of the ancient metropolis has changed or disappeared, archaeological sites, museums, historic buildings, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina connect the city with its long intellectual and maritime story.
The Corniche, harbors, seafood restaurants, beaches, and sea views give Alexandria a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere. Its architecture and social history also reflect centuries of interaction between Egypt and communities from across the Mediterranean world.
