• Mosque in Alexandria, Egypt.Mosque at Alexandria Egypt image by TekinT from Fotolia.com
  
  Alexandria, Egypt, hosts a variety of excursions for tourists and native Alexandrians alike. Referred to as the Pearl of the Mediterranean, Alexandria has beautiful beaches, gardens, and historical monuments, while still keeping a metropolitan feel. A person can stay for weeks in Alexandria and still not see all of its centuries of history. From little children to teenagers to adults, there is something to do for everyone in Alexandria. For those unfamiliar with the city, all of these destinations are a cab ride away.
  
  

The National Museum

• Next to the Stadium, the National Museum displays a variety of ancient artifacts from the time of the Pharaohs, the Romans, the Copts, and the Muslims. The bottom of three floors hosts a sarcophagus while the second and third floors show jewelry, art, and pottery from the Pharaonic period to modern times.
  
  National Museum of Alexandria
  108 Sharia Hurriya
  Nasr, Alexandria
  
  

Qait-bey Citadel

• Fort Qait-bey.Qait Bay Castle and boats at Alexandria Egypt image by TekinT from Fotolia.com
  
  Fort Qait-bey, as it is often called, is a castle on the northern tip of the eastern harbor built by Sultan Qait-bey in the fourteenth century. It contains the oldest mosque in Alexandria, which is a room in the middle of the fort with a simple patterned floor for praying. The fort itself has three floors, and you can walk on the ramparts to get a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea during the day or explore the extensive interior. Tickets can be purchased in a hut along the road leading up to the fort.
  
  

Roman Amphitheater

• There are many Roman ruins in Alexandria, including Pompei's Pillar, but perhaps the most visited Roman site is the amphitheater. Situated by the Roman Antiquities Museum, the amphitheater was used for performances by orators. From a round, smooth stone in the center, your voice can be heard by everyone in the stadium-style seats. Carved sphinxes decorate the area around the amphitheater, and they are in excellent condition. The amphitheater dates to the second century, and archaeologists still excavate the surrounding area.
  
  

The Alexandrian Library

• Alexandria is known for having the largest library in ancient times, thought to be founded by Ptolemy II. Built to replace the destroyed ancient library, the Alexandrian Library gives free tours of its several floors. It hosts a book printer, an archive of Internet data, archives of films and music, and thousands of books. There is a museum on the bottom floor, and a gift shop on the entrance level. Backpacks and bags are prohibited in the Library.
  
  Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  Port Said Street
  Shatby, Alexandria
  +203-483-9999
  bibalex.org/English/index.aspx
  
  

The Mosque of al-Moursi Abu al-'Abbas

• Starting as a small building in 1286, most of the present structure of this mosque was built in 1775. The mosque is the most famous in Alexandria and is named for the sheikh buried within. Local custom is to pray at the mosque in seeking blessings, as al-'Abbas is known locally for protecting travelers and sailors. Women are expected to cover their hair and to view the mosque from behind a barrier, and long pants and long sleeves are appropriate for entrance.
  
  Mosque of al-Moursi Abu al-'Abbas
  Midan el Masaged (Mosque Square)
  Alexandria, Egypt