Posts Tagged ‘Alexandria’

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Probably every educated person heard about one of the most famous libraries – Bibliotheca Alexandrina, as they called it the ancient Greeks and Egyptians – with which Alexander has become a place of pilgrimage of the greatest minds of the world, not only in ancient times, but in our time.

Pharos of Alexandria (Lighthouse of Alexandria)

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. It was situated on the small offshore island of Pharos, lighting the way for many sailors navigating the tricky harbor. This place was considered to be one of the centers of the civilization by the time it was build. However it needs [...]