- Alexandria - Wikipedia
Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library, the largest in the ancient world; and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
- Alexandria | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica
Alexandria, major city and urban governorate in Egypt Once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a center of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE until its surrender to Arab forces in 642 CE
- Welcome to the City of Alexandria Homepage! | City of Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more
- Alexandria, Virginia - Wikipedia
Alexandria is the highest-income independent city in Virginia The historic center of Alexandria is known as Old Town Alexandria, or simply "Old Town" With its concentration of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and theaters, it is a major draw for city residents and visitors
- Alexandria, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the legendary Library of Alexandria and was once the most vital cultural center of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens, Greece
- Alexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub . . .
Alexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub: Alexander the Great founded the city in 332 bce after the start of his Persian campaign; it was to be the capital of his new Egyptian dominion and a naval base that would control the Mediterranean
- 18 Best Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia (2024 Guide)
In this guide, I will talk about the most popular Alexandria attractions, like Mount Vernon and the Carlyle House, but I will also showcase some of my favorite hidden gems and landmarks!
- Visit Alexandria | Hotels, Events Things To Do
Founded in 1749 and boasting the nation’s third oldest historic district, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel Stroll Old Town Alexandria’s King Street mile to find more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques plus intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront
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