Alexandria
was established on the shores of River
Nile in 331 BC by Alexander the Great,
the Macedonian king. It quickly became
a melting pot of cultures throughout
the world, a place where Greek philosophers
mingle with academics in Egypt. The
sacking of the famous Library of Alexandria
and the Roman conquest led to the
decline of this city, Alexandria and
became an insignificant point on the
cultural horizon of the world until
the British re-established the city
in the 19th century.
Under British rule,
Alexandria flowered as it has not
done so in 2000 years, since Roman
times. La Bohème across
Europe found Alexandria friendly to
their sense of adventure and romanticism.
Part of this romance
and mystery that continues to Alexandria.
If you visit the old quarters near
Pharos, you'll be dragged into the
mystery of the city. Staying in a
hotel in Alexandria gives you a chance
to explore the mysteries of the city
at your own pace. The Helnan Hotel
Palestine and Sheraton Montazah Hotel
are two of the most luxurious hotels
in Alexandria. The Hilton Borg El
Arab Resort is also one of the Alexandria
high-end hotels.
The Delta provides
the basis for budget travellers. Alexandria
also owns many mid-range hotels, as
Cecil Sofitel, Mercure Romance and
Aida Beach Hotel, which offers a pleasant
stay for tourists.
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