Alexandria National Museum
The building that now houses the museum was originally constructed as a palace for Asaad Basili Pasha, one of Alexandria’s wealthiest figures, who designed ... Read more...
Must-Visit Cultural Sites in Alexandria
During their stay, we invite attendees to explore Alexandria’s most celebrated cultural and historical treasures.
Graeco-Roman Museum
The Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria is one of Egypt’s most important cultural landmarks, and the first building in the country to be specially designed for the preservation and display of antiquities. Read more...
Qaitbay Citadel
Qaitbay Citadel is one of the most important forts on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The Mamluk sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Qaitbay built it between 882 AH/ 1477 AD and 884/ 1479 AD. Read more...
Roman Amphitheatre
In the heart of modern Alexandria lies the Kom el-Dikka archaeological site, a remarkable open-air museum that preserves the remains of a prestigious residential and civic quarter from the Roman and Byzantine... Read more...
Montazah Palace Gardens
Montazah Palace remained the summer palace of Mohamed Ali dynasty till King Farouk came to the throne. The Palace was erected on an elevated plateau engulfed by gardens and groves stretching over a 370-feddan area... Read more...
Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
Pompey Pillar is one of the most famous monuments in Alexandria. It was built on the hill of Bab Sidra, between the present-day Muslim burial area, known as the "Al-Amoud Burials", and the ancient hill of Kom al-Shuqafa. Read more...
Royal Jewelry Museum
The Royal Jewelry Museum displays the collectibles of the Egyptian royal family, founded by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1805 and continued to rule for 150 years, until 1952. Zaynab Fahmi built the palace in 1919 in Zizinya, Alexandria. It served as the residence of Fatma al- Zahra’, daughter of... Read more...
A walk-through heritage districts
Experience historic neighborhoods in Alexandria on foot where 19th-century European architecture, Belle Époque cafés, traditional bazaars, and ancient landmarks sit side by side (e.g. Fouad Street, Corniche Promenade, etc.).
Note: While cultural tours are not included in the official conference program, the organizing team would be glad to assist with any travel or sightseeing inquiries.