Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria has been a meeting point of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Islamic and modern Mediterranean culture for more than two thousand years. Today the “Bride of the Mediterranean” rewards visitors with sea views at every turn, world-class monuments and some of Egypt’s best seafood.
Here are the places our guests love most — and the good news is that G-Remal Hotel in El Maamoura sits right next to Montaza, at the eastern end of the Corniche, so the whole city is within easy reach.
Citadel of Qaitbay
Built between 1477 and 1479 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — this fortress guards the entrance to the Eastern Harbour. Walk the ramparts for sweeping views of the sea and the city skyline.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Opened in 2002 to revive the spirit of the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria, the Bibliotheca is a striking modern landmark: a giant tilted disc rising from the sea front, wrapped in a granite wall carved with letters from scripts around the world. Inside are museums, exhibitions and one of the largest reading rooms on earth.
Pompey’s Pillar & the Serapeum
Rising almost 27 metres, this red-granite column was erected in 297 AD in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian. It stands among the remains of the Serapeum, the great temple of ancient Alexandria, guarded by granite sphinxes.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Carved deep into the rock in the 2nd century AD, these underground tombs blend Egyptian, Greek and Roman art in a way found nowhere else. Spiral stairs lead down to halls, burial chambers and finely sculpted reliefs — an unforgettable experience.
Roman Theatre at Kom El Dikka
Uncovered in the 1960s in the heart of the city, this elegant marble theatre with its tiers of seats is unique in Egypt. Around it lie the remains of Roman baths, villas with mosaics and lecture halls of the ancient city.
Montaza Palace & Gardens
Just minutes from G-Remal Hotel, the royal gardens of Montaza stretch along the sea with palm-lined paths, quiet beaches and the Italian-style Haramlik palace built for King Fuad in 1932. Perfect for a morning walk or a sunset by the water.
Stanley Bridge
Opened in 2001 across Stanley Bay, the bridge with its four Islamic-style towers has become a symbol of modern Alexandria — especially beautiful at night when it is lit up above the waves.
Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
Dedicated to a 13th-century Andalusian Sufi saint, this is Alexandria’s most famous mosque. The present building, with its soaring minaret, elegant domes and richly carved façade, dates from the 1940s.
The Corniche
Alexandria’s seafront promenade runs for kilometres from the Eastern Harbour to Montaza. Stroll by the sea, stop at a café for coffee or fresh fish, and watch the city light up along the curve of the bay.
Alexandria National Museum
Housed in a restored Italian-style palace, the museum tells the city’s story from the Pharaohs to modern times through around 1,800 artefacts — including treasures recovered from the sunken harbour of ancient Alexandria.
Stay close to it all
G-Remal Hotel is a beachfront base in El Maamoura, beside Montaza and at the start of the Corniche. Our reception team will gladly help you plan your days and arrange transportation to every landmark in this guide.
