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Pictures of Alexandria, Egypt to Inspire Your Journey

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Alexandria, Egypt is the second-largest city in Egypt, and the largest city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s incredibly significant historically, originally founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE before becoming one of the main centers of Hellenism and replacing Memphis as the capital of Egypt.

I went on a day trip to Alexandria on my trip to Egypt, and took a lot of photos that I want to share with you!

Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt

Pompey's Pillar and statue in Alexandria, Egypt
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque

El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque in Alexandria, Egypt
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

The Modern Library of Alexandria

The Modern Library of Alexandria in Egypt - Facade with Egyptian characters
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue

Egypt Alexandria - Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue interior, with pink marble columns and white ceiling
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

Driving Around Alexandria

Egypt Alexandria city scene with decorated tuktuk, outdoor market and buildings
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

Citadel Of Qaitbay | Light House of Alexandria

Citadel Of Qaitbay / Light House of Alexandria viewed over the water with boats in front of it
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Egyptian-Style Tomb

Egypt Alexandria Catacombs of Kom el Shuqafa - an Egyptian-inspired tomb carving
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

Royal Jewelry Museum, Alexandria

Egypt Alexandria Jewelry Museum - view of a jeweled pen set, letter openers and more things in a glass box
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Painted Tomb

Egypt Alexandria Catacombs of Kom el Shuqafa - painted gomb that is Egyptian-inspired with colors
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

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Egypt Cairo bridge lion Nile
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

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Market with vendors and people, and a cafe in Cairo, Egypt with a mosque in the background
Photo by Shalev Cohen

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Istanbul Rumeli Fortress
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

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A photographer taking a photo of Bedouins in front of the Treasury in Petra in Jordan
Photo by Sarah Simon (aka Mukikapup’s Travels)

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Hi! I'm Sarah Simon, the founder of Mukikapup's Travels! I created this blog as a place to share travel and photography tips that I've learned and additional research using my experience solo traveling and living abroad, plus getting various degrees, including a Masters in Archaeology from Tel Aviv University in Israel. Mukikapup is a character my grandfather created to tell us stories about - read more on my "about" page. I'm so glad you're here!