alexandria(al-iskandriyya) alex4all egypt

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Code at Bopmyspace.com -'iskandariyya ALEXANDRIA( queen of the mediterranean)City and port in northern Egypt with about 4.0 million inhabitants , situated on the Mediterranean Sea, 2 kilometres from the inland Lake Mariout, near the outlets of the Salam canal, which receives its water from the Rosetta river (coming from the Nile). The city is a commercial and economic centre, and about 80% of all of Egypt's imports and exports go through its harbours. Alexandria is also a very important tourist resort, with a 20 km long waterfront, serving the rich and the middle class of Cairo where the summer heat can make life in the capital unbearable.HISTORY332 BCE: Founded by the Macedonian king, Alexander the Great, near the fishing village Rhakotis.1798: The French general Napoleon takes control of Alexandria. At this time, Alexandria is only a small fishing town of about 5,000 inhabitants. With Napoleon, much of Alexandria's old strategic importance is briefly resurrected. 1801: Napoleon's troops lose control over Alexandria. 1820: The Mahmudiyya Canal, which links Alexandria to the Nile, is opened. With this, Alexandria's economy is revived, and its population experiences a strong increase in the decades that follow. The canal also serves to irrigate the surrounding land, breaking ground for better agriculture. There is also a strong immigration from Europe, which paints the city with an international character and ambience. 1869: The opening of the Suez Canal adds more to the importance of Alexandria, as this leads to an heavy increase in marine traffic in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. 1957: All French and British citizens are expelled in reaction to the acts of Western powers during the Suez-Sinai War of 1956. This war also initiates the large exodus of Jews. Following this, there are also strong actions to reclaim the Egyptian image of the city, and this changes its face forever. â€”The tradition of moving the seat of the government, from Cairo to Alexandria for the summer months, .and now i hope every one will like the page and say (ayooooooooooh) :) askandrany.Get Your Own! | View Slideshow

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Montazah beach This area along the coast about 15 miles east of Alexandrias old district along the Corniche is where many of the modern Alexandrian hotels are located, as well as one of the elegant heritage hotels. Khedive Abbas II built the Salamlik as a residence. Here also is the magnificent Montaza Palace.The Corniche is doted with Casinos built on stilts and rows of beach huts. The avenue here did not always exists, for until the 20th century, the areas remained fortified by a five mile long wall with towers which had protected the city since the 13th Century. In the early 1900s, a strip of land with a width of about 100 years was reclaimed from the sea, and the area became popular with beach goers. That is no longer the case, but it remains a lively area of Alexandria.On the western end of the Corniche near Silsila where the New Alexandria Library . is the Shatby Tombs which are said to be the oldest in Alexandria. Nearer the San Stefano area across the tram tracks is also the Royal Jewelry Museum. Saad Zaghloul Square known as Raml Station, it is the city's downtown square . Cleopatra's needles once stood here. The statue of the Twentieth Century leader celebrates Saad Zaghloul's successful attempt to unify the Egyptian people in 1919 against the British. The renovated historic Cecil Hotel can also be seen in the background. The Unknown Soldier Monument at Mansheya The monument is erected in honor of Egyptian soldiers who gave their life in defense of the country. It is located on the sea front in Mansheya, Alexandria's main square. The Fort of Qaitbay It was built in 1480 on the ruins of the Alexandria Lighthouse to repel raiders from the Mediterranean. The medieval-style Fort was named after the Mamelouk Sultan Qaitbay, and is considered one of Alexandria's landmarks. Main railway station (Masr Station) Andalus Tower in Agami The Andalus Tower was constructed in 1999 as part of the revival campaign of Alexandria. It is located at Km-21 along the North Coast Road which connects Alexandria to Matrouh. The tower is approximately 18 m tall and is of Andalusian/North African style. It is located at the crossroads of Cairo, Alexandria, and the North Coast which connects Egypt with North Africa. The New City Gate Built in 1999, the new City Gate on the Desert Road is located at the toll station 30 km outside the city limits. The new gate celebrates the Greco-Roman heritage of the city in its style.i hope u enjoyed the tour .(askndria)Get Your Own! | View Slideshow