Try some finger foods at a popular Egyptian restaurant!
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is under it?
The Citadel of Qaitbay was built in the 15th century to defend the Egyptian coast. It was located on the northern tip of Pharos Island, part of the harbor complex of Alexandria. Beneath it is stonework that may be the foundations of the city's lighthouse, one of the wonders of the Hellenistic world.
As a further note, ancient sources suggest that Ptolemy II had a retreat center on this same island and it was here that the Old Testament Scriptures were translated from Hebrew to Greek in the early third century BC. That effort is called the Septuagint.
We'll be visiting Alexandria again May 5-19, 2026, as part of a tour of Biblical Egypt. Will you join us?
A Mashup of the Dead
This tomb, under Alexandria, Egypt, displays a mashup of old and new features.
Alexandria's Fish Market
We visit the Anfushi fish market where fresh seafood is offered to the residents of Alexandria, Egypt.
The First Translation of the Bible
The Old Testament went Greek in Alexandria, Egypt.
Alexander's Egyptian Port
Alexander the Great founded a city with a port on the Egyptian coast. It became one of the most influential places of the Mediterranean world.
Alexander Visited Twice
Alexander the Great visited this site twice: once in life and a second time in death.