Alexandria Museums

Tourist Attractions in Egypt

Following is a list of some of the best museums in Alexandria, Egypt:

The Hydro-Biological
Institute and Museum:
Located at Al-Anfushi, near Qait Bey fortress, this museum houses a rare collection of fish and marine life.

The Graeco-Roman Museum:
Houses many collections of rare Greek and Roman relics and coins - about 40,000 pieces, from the 3rd century B.C. to the 7th century A.D., the most important being the "Tanafra" statues.

Greek-Roman Coins

The Royal Jewelry Museum:
Originally the palace of Fatma al-Zahra'a in Zizinia, it is an architectural masterpiece. Its many rooms and halls contain many rare paintings, statues and decorations, as well as a priceless collection of jewels of the Mohammed Ali Dynasty.

The Museum of Fine Arts:
Houses collections of sculptures, paintings, and architectural works. Exhibitions by contemporary foreign and Egyptian artists are often held there. Furthermore, the museum organises the Alexandria Biennial, every two years, to exhibit the arts of the Mediterranean countries.

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