Alexandria
Mediterranean's Bride, Pearl of the Mediterranean, Alex
Alexandria is a city in Egypt, founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great. It is the capital of the Alexandria Governorate and is nicknamed "Mediterranean's Bride," "Pearl of the Mediterranean," and "Alex."
Quick Facts
- Founder
- Alexander the Great
- Historical role
- Capital of Ptolemaic Egypt & Center of Hellenistic Learning
- Famous landmark (ancient)
- Pharos Lighthouse (One of the Seven Wonders)
- Cultural identity
- Greco-Egyptian Synthesis
Reader's Guide
It lists notable residents including Constantine P. Cavafy, Youssef Chahine, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Omar Sharif, among others.
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