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"Long after its light was extinguished, memories of it glowed in the minds of men". This was how E.M. Forster described the lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In the 15C, Sultan Ashraf Qaitbay decided to build an imposing fortress where it had stood until a century earlier in order to protect the city. The fort is a fine example of Mameluke military architecture. The crenellated walls to the north end of the eastern harbour are a landmark in the city.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide2.12 Km - Place Saad Zaghloul, Alexandrie
- The Green Guide2.21 Km - Sh. Port Said, Chatby, Alexandrie
- The Green Guide2.27 Km - Alexandrie
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Where to sleepnearby
- From $55Downtown Sea View Suites1.49 Km - 10 Al Bostani Manshia, Alexandria
- From $18Ithaka Hostel1.78 Km - 148 Al Ahram, Al Mansheyah Al Kubra, Mansheya, Alexandria
- From $26Abeer Hotel Alexandria1.79 Km - 21 Hasan El Sheikh Street (Al Borsa Al Qadima) Above Nassar Cafe Al Mansheya , Corniche, Alexandria
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