{"id":1698,"date":"2024-10-07T01:08:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T23:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/blog\/egypt-what-did-we-see-in-alexandria\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T17:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:56:26","slug":"egypt-what-did-we-see-in-alexandria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/africa\/egypt-what-did-we-see-in-alexandria\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandria, Egypt \u2013 Top Sights and Local Impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1698\" class=\"elementor elementor-1698 elementor-1567\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc54953 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc54953\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05f7035 elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-10937 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"05f7035\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__05f7035\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__05f7035\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__05f7035\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb07e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bb07e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hello! \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f2c31d61-5972-4c7e-bc35-d54d04a6c6f8\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c39243ef-e429-4ce1-938b-4ebc3335275c\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"result-streaming markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p>Alexandria &#8211; with its Mediterranean climate and rich history &#8211; had much in store for us, but our visit was not without surprises. As it happens in Egypt, Jadzia faced the so-called Pharaoh&#8217;s Revenge, which affected our sightseeing plan. Nevertheless, we discovered fascinating corners that allowed us to feel the real atmosphere of Alexandria. Not everything went according to plan, and we had to postpone many of the places that the guidebooks recommend, but we have some impressions that we are happy to share.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about our adventures in Cairo and what we were able to see during our Egypt trip, be sure to check out the rest of our blog articles!<\/p><p><em>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/africa\/egypt-exploring-cairo-and-alexandria-independently-no-travel-agency-needed\/\">Take a look here<\/a> to read our coverage of our trip to <strong>Egypt in March 2024<\/strong>.<\/p><p><em>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/africa\/egypt-what-did-we-see-in-cairo\/\">Take a look here<\/a> to find out &#8211; what we saw<strong> in Cairo<\/strong>!<\/p><p>We invite you to read and discover more corners of Egypt with us!<\/p><h2>How did we arrive in Alexandria?<\/h2><p>We arrived in Alexandria by car, taking the <strong>Tanta &#8211; Alexandria<\/strong> road, which is unfortunately in very poor condition. Although it is a free route, the quality of the pavement leaves much to be desired. Even though such a route is convenient from the perspective of no tolls, one would expect some minimum standard to be maintained. The line between comfort and annoyance due to the condition of the roads was definitely crossed here. The condition of the road made the trip more challenging, but still allowed us to reach our destination without much expense.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95da5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95da5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"DUwDvf lfPIob\">Stanley Bridge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dbf65d elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"5dbf65d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Stanley%20Bridge%2C%20alexandria&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Stanley Bridge, alexandria\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Stanley Bridge, alexandria\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895022d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"895022d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The Stanley Bridge<\/strong> in Alexandria was officially opened in 2001 and is the first bridge in Egypt to be built over the sea. It crosses over Stanley Bay, connecting the city&#8217;s key thoroughfares and serving as one of Alexandria&#8217;s main tourist attractions. <\/p>\n<p>The bridge is 400 meters long and features elegant towers inspired by classical architecture. Its location offers not only a functional connection, but also beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-264ad5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"264ad5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-002-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-827\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-002-650x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Stanley Bridge in Alexandria, Egypt, overlooking a rocky seaside bay and city skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-002-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-002-148x148.jpg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-002-296x296.jpg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-002-1300x1300.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-stanley-bridge.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-827\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-stanley-bridge-650x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Egypt, Alexandria Stanley Bridge: tall white stone archway tower with street lamps and a walkway by the sea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-stanley-bridge-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-stanley-bridge-148x148.jpg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-stanley-bridge-296x296.jpg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-stanley-bridge-1300x1300.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90a3ad7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90a3ad7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"DUwDvf lfPIob\">Alexandria Bibliotheca<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5cb72e elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"d5cb72e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Alexandria%20Bibliotheca&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Alexandria Bibliotheca\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Alexandria Bibliotheca\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d276aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d276aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During our visit to Alexandria, although we had planned to visit the <strong>Alexandria Bibliotheca<\/strong>, we were unable to go inside. According to the information, it was supposed to be open, but the security guards showed us by signaling that unfortunately we had to cancel our visit.<\/p><p>However, we managed to enjoy the building from the outside. Its modern architecture alludes to the heritage of the ancient library whose site it occupies. The new Library of Alexandria symbolizes the revival of the spirit of knowledge and learning for which this place was famous in antiquity. When we return to Alexandria, with plans to visit the rest of Egypt, we&#8217;ll be sure to take a look at the library to see its interior and full potential.<\/p><p><em>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0 For more information, visit the official website &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibalex.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c02952c elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"c02952c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-003-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-003-1300x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt, with a curved stone facade under a clear blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-004.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-004.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Alexandria Bibliotheca mosaic mural with the name Alexandria in colorful tiles\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0f0dfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0f0dfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial and Saad Zaghloul<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a78602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"5a78602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Alexandria%20Naval%20Unknown%20Soldier%20Memorial&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcd9e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcd9e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial <\/strong>and the <strong>Saad Zaghloul Monument<\/strong> are relatively close to each other, which is why we included them in one section of our coverage. Both of these sites are located in the central part of Alexandria and are important historical points on the city map. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial <\/strong>was built to honor Egyptian sailors who died in the service of their homeland. Its simple yet elegant style, combined with the view of the Mediterranean Sea, creates an atmosphere full of thoughtfulness and emotion. It is a key symbol of remembrance of war casualties, especially those who died in naval battles.  <\/p>\n<p>A short distance away is the <strong>Monument to Saad Zaghloul,<\/strong> one of the most important leaders of the independence movement in Egypt. He played a key role in the struggle for Egypt&#8217;s independence from British rule. The monument pays tribute to his contribution to the country&#8217;s quest for sovereignty and symbolizes national pride and Egypt&#8217;s quest for freedom.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5c4979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"d5c4979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-006-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-006-1300x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial in Egypt, a white stone colonnade under a clear blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-005-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-005-650x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Saad Zaghloul Statue in Alexandria, Egypt, surrounded by palm trees and historic buildings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-005-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-005-148x148.jpg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-005-296x296.jpg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-005-1300x1300.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bacf51b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bacf51b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"DUwDvf lfPIob\">Anfushi Tombs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228e8fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"228e8fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Anfushi%20Tombs%2C%20alexandria&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Anfushi Tombs, alexandria\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Anfushi Tombs, alexandria\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b530e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b530e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The Anfushi Tombs<\/strong> are one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Alexandria, dating between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. They are a valuable example of ancient funerary traditions from the Ptolemaic era. Carved in limestone, they were originally covered with mural paintings depicting Egyptian and Greek motifs, reflecting the multicultural nature of Alexandria at that time. <\/p>\n<p>However, the current state of the tombs raises some questions. You can see from the photos that many of the architectural elements and the area around them are badly neglected. The damaged buildings, scratched walls and surrounding greenery give the impression of an abandoned site that is not regularly maintained. Although the site itself is an important element of archaeological heritage, its current appearance indicates the need for urgent conservation work. The poorly maintained surroundings may unfortunately overshadow its historical significance and discourage visitors.    <\/p>\n<p>Pro tip: It is worth remembering that payment for entrance to the tombs is only possible in cash, which may surprise some tourists. If you&#8217;re planning a visit, it&#8217;s a good idea to prepare a sufficient amount in local currency. You can easily withdraw it at ATMs &#8211; there are enough of them in Alexandria.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bb62c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"3bb62c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-007-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-836\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-007-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Entrance to the Tombs of Anfouchy in Alexandria, Egypt, with a sign and open gate.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-007-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-007-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-007-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-007-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Interior chamber of the Alexandria Anfushi Tombs in Egypt, with arched ceiling and worn wall carvings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-009-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-009-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-009-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-009-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-010-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-836\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-010-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Anfushi Tombs in Alexandria, Egypt, showing a stone burial chamber with carved wall decorations.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-010-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-010-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-010-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-010-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-011-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-836\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-011-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Woman posing inside the Alexandria Anfushi Tombs in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-011-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-011-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-011-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-011-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-012-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-836\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-012-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Anfushi Tombs ruins in Alexandria, Egypt, with stone walls, palm trees, and apartment buildings nearby\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-012-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-012-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-012-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-012-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2840882 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2840882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"DUwDvf lfPIob\">Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b414b4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"b414b4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Catacombs%20of%20Kom%20el%20Shoqafa%2C%20alexandria&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, alexandria\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, alexandria\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d8836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85d8836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa<\/strong> is one of Alexandria&#8217;s most fascinating sites, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles. Built in the 2nd century AD, the catacombs served as an underground necropolis, showcasing Alexandria&#8217;s multiculturalism during the Roman period.<\/p><p>Visitors can explore the circular staircase, which leads to deeper chambers. Inside, you&#8217;ll find detailed reliefs that mix Egyptian religious symbols with Greco-Roman mythology. These unique features illustrate how these cultures influenced one another.<\/p><p>For added convenience, visitors can now pay for entry using a credit card, making it easier for tourists who don\u2019t carry cash.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba1db70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"ba1db70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-013-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-013-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Kom el Shoqafa catacombs in Alexandria, Egypt, with a weathered ancient stone tomb facade\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-013-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-013-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-013-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-013-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-014-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-014-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Interior of the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria, Egypt, with carved stone chambers and columns.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-015-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-015-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Kom el Shoqafa catacombs in Alexandria, Egypt, with a large stone sarcophagus and carved columns\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-016-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-016-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Carved reliefs inside the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria, Egypt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-016-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-016-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-016-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-016-320x240.jpeg 320w, 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qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-017-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-017-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Statue niche at Alexandria Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Egypt\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-018-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-018-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Interior corridor of the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria, Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-018-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-018-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-018-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-018-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-020-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-020-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Painted tomb niche at the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria, Egypt.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-019-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-019-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Inside the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria, Egypt, showing carved stone burial niches.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-019-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-019-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-019-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/egypt-alexandria-019-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3613e64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"3613e64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/WXmkW7vk1g4&quot;,&quot;yt_privacy&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-270f422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"270f422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\u201cFunfair\u201d next to Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas mosque<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1128cfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"1128cfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Sidi%20Morsi%20Abu%20al-Abbas%20Mosque&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b90506b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b90506b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Next to the <strong>Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas<\/strong> mosque, we found an amusement park that appeared abandoned and neglected. Most of the attractions were in terrible condition, with damaged merry-go-rounds, scratched paint on figures, and equipment that seemed unused for a long time. The photos show faded, rusted structures, resembling more an abandoned funfair in Pripyat, Ukraine, than a functioning entertainment venue.<\/p><p>Despite the colorful attractions, this place feels more like a symbol of neglect and poverty than a space for fun. It reflects the reality many people in Egypt face outside tourist areas, where the standard of living is often much lower. It is a sobering side of travel, showing that beyond famous monuments lies everyday life, which is not always as vibrant as the images seen in travel brochures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f2b20e elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"2f2b20e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div 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