- Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar (Arabic: عمود السواري, romanized: ‘Amud El-Sawari) is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour.[1] It stands at the eastern side of the temenos of the Serapeum of Alexandria, beside the ruins of the temple of Serapis itself.
It is the only ancient monument still standing in Alexandria in its original location today.[
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Airport pick-up or drop-off available 24/7
- Bottled water provided
- Expert Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees
Experience luxury on a guided tour to the iconic city that bears Alexander the Great’s name. You’ll encounter an extensive collection of books, numbering close to two million, housed in a library with capacity for eight million volumes. The primary reading area alone spans 20,000 square metres across eleven progressively tiered levels. This multifaceted complex encompasses a conference centre, libraries dedicated to maps, multimedia, assistance for the visually impaired, youth, and children; four museums; four art galleries for transitory exhibits; 15 permanent exhibitions and a planetarium. The main reading area is architecturally designed to lean towards the ocean, resembling a sundial. Following this, you’ll visit the Cathedral built by St. Mark the Evangelist in 60 AD. Known for penning the second Gospel, St. Mark has long-standing ties with the city of Alexandria dating back to the origins of Christendom.
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