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Alexandria is a well established and well structured location to visit in South Africa. This city is believed to be the second largest city and the main port of Egypt.
Information on Alexandria
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Alexandria was built in 332-331 BC by the Greek architect Dinocrates. The city was named after Alexander, the Great as it had been built under his orders. The city commemorates Alexander's name and hence bears a rich historical and cultural inheritance.
Alexandria officially became a dominant part of the Roman Empire in 30 BC. It was the supreme Roman provincial capital with a massive population of about 300,000 free persons and innumerable slaves.
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City features:
· The modern city of Alexandria is a flourished metropolis with a prominent cultural, political, and economic backbone.
· Alexandria is one of the most important chicory producing areas in South Africa.
· The city is eminently known for pineapple production and dairy farming.
· Alexandria possesses one of the largest active dune fields in the world.
· The Alexandria area also includes the Alexandria State Forest, known as Langebos to the locals.
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Places to Visit in Alexandria
Alexandria is a metropolis dominated by the timeless rhythms of nature and the diversity of life found in the rolling of endless green. This old city though has been newly built but stills towers high with its historical monuments. Some of the important landmarks and places to visit are:
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· Addo Elephant National Park
· Woody Cape Nature Reserve
· Abu Kir Fort (Kait Bey)
· Montazah Tombs
· Pompey's Pillar
· Sebapis Temple
· Catacombs Of Kom El Shogafa
· Necropolis Of Anfouchi
· Zoological Park In Alexandria
· Museums Of Fine Art
· The Royal Jewellery Museum
· Hydrobiological Museum
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Hotels in Alexandria
Alexandria is a great place to visit especially to enjoy its Mediterranean cuisines. These are some of the eminent hotels which are mostly preferred by the visitors coming to the city of Alexandria from all parts of the globe.
· Embassy Suites Alexandria-Old Town
· Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town
· Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
· Hampton Inn
· Hampton Inn Alexandria
· Hilton Alexandria Old Town
· Washington Suites Alexandria
· Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
· Fairfield Washington D.C. at Old Town Alexandria
· Holiday Inn
· Courtyard Alexandria
· Hawthorn Suites Alexandria
· Hampton Inn Alexandria
· Best Western Old Colony Inn
· Comfort Inn
· Holiday Inn Select Old Town Alexandria
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