‘Izbat ‘Alī Ḩusayn
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Alexandria Governorate - Egypt

Battle of the Nile

The Battle of the Nile (also known as the Battle of Aboukir Bay, in French as the Bataille d'Aboukir or in Egyptian Arabic as معركة أبي قير البحرية) was a major naval battle fought between British and French fleets at Aboukir Bay on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt from 1–3 August 1798.

Located at 31.3333, 30.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.927 miles away.
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1798 in Egypt, Conflicts in 1798, Egypt–United Kingdom relations, France–United Kingdom relations, Horatio Nelson, Mediterranean campaign of 1798, Naval battles involving France, Naval battles involving Great Britain, Naval battles of the French Revolutionary Wars

Abu Qir

Abu Qir (also spelled Abukir or Aboukir) is a village on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, 23 kilometers northeast of Alexandria by rail, containing a castle used as a state prison by Muhammad Ali of Egypt. The name is taken from the name of an Egyptian Christian martyr, named Cyrus, Arabized as قير Qīr . Near the village are many remains of ancient buildings, Egyptian, Greek and Roman. About three kilometers (two miles) southeast of the village are ruins supposed to mark the site of Canopus.

Located at 31.3167, 30.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.924 miles away.
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Populated places in Alexandria Governorate

Battle of Alexandria

The Battle of Alexandria or Battle of Canope, fought on March 21, 1801 between the French army under General Menou and the British expeditionary corps under Sir Ralph Abercrombie, took place near the ruins of Nicopolis, on the narrow spit of land between the sea and Lake Abukir, along which the British troops had advanced towards Alexandria after the actions of Abukir on March 8 and Mandora on March 13.

Located at 31.3106, 30.0683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.924 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1801, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Battles involving Egypt, Battles involving the United Kingdom, 1801 in France, 1801 in Egypt

Nelson's Island

Nelson's Island is an island located in Abū Qīr Bay, off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. It is a local site for picnics and recreation, and is the location of a group of British graves dating from the Napoleonic Wars. It was named after Horatio Nelson the famous British Admiral. In 2000, Italian archaeologist Dr. Paolo Gallo discovered a series of graves on the island.

Located at 31.3585, 30.1062 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.928 miles away.
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Islands of Egypt, Mediterranean islands

Battle of Abukir (1799)

The Battle of Abukir (or Abukir) was Napoleon Bonaparte's decisive victory over Seid Mustafa Pasha's Ottoman army on 25 July 1799 during the French invasion of Egypt (1798). No sooner had the French forces returned from a campaign to Syria, the Ottoman forces was transported to Egypt by Sidney Smith's British fleet to put an end to French rule in Egypt. Seid Mustafa Pasha was an experienced commander who had fought against the Russians.

Located at 31.3167, 30.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.924 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1799, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Battles involving the Ottoman Empire, 1799 in France, 1799 in Egypt, 1790s in the Ottoman Empire

Canopus, Egypt

Canopus was an Ancient Egyptian coastal town, located in the Nile Delta. Its site is in the eastern outskirts of modern-day Alexandria, around 25 kilometres from the centre of that city. Canopus stood in the seventh nome (Menelaites, later Canopites after it), on the western bank at the mouth of the westernmost branch of the River Nile – known as the Canopic or Heracleotic branch or -mouth. It was the principal port in Egypt for Greek trade before the foundation of Alexandria.

Located at 31.3, 30.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.924 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Egypt, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Egypt, Titular sees in Africa, Former populated places in Egypt, Nile River Delta

Abu Qir Bay

The Abū Qīr Bay (sometimes transliterated Abukir Bay or Aboukir Bay) is a spacious bay on the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt, lying between Abu Qir and the Rosetta mouth of the Nile. It contains a natural gas field, discovered in the 1970s. On August 1, 1798, Horatio Nelson fought the Battle of the Nile, often referred to as the "Battle of Aboukir Bay". (The latter title is applied more properly to an engagement between the French expeditionary army and the Ottomans fought on July 25, 1799.

Located at 31.3, 30.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.928 miles away.
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Bays of Egypt

Alexandria International Airport (Egypt)

Alexandria International Airport or El Nouzha Airport is a public airport located in Alexandria, Egypt, 7 km southeast of the city center. The airport offers services to domestic destinations within Egypt and cities across the Arab world. Alexandria is also served by Borg El Arab Airport. In 2009, the airport served 1,142,412 passengers (-1.8% vs. 2008).

Located at 31.1839, 29.9489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.913 miles away.
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Airports in Egypt, Buildings and structures in Alexandria, Visitor attractions in Alexandria, Transport in Alexandria

Montaza Palace

Montaza Palace is a palace and extensive gardens in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built on a low plateau east of central Alexandria overlooking a beach on the Mediterranean Sea.

Located at 31.2886, 30.0159 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.921 miles away.
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Museums in Alexandria, Royal residences in Egypt, Official residences in Egypt, Palaces in Egypt, Gardens in Egypt, Buildings and structures in Alexandria, Muhammad Ali Dynasty, Italian Renaissance Revival architecture, Houses completed in 1892

Royal Jewelry Museum

The Royal Jewelry Museum is an art and history museum in the Zizenia neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt. It is located in the former palace of Princess Fatma Al-Zahra'. Its halls contain an inestimable collection of jewels and jewelry of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty. 19th century paintings, statues, and decorative arts are also exhibited in the rooms and lobbies. The museum was first inaugurated on 24 October 1986. After several years of renovations and expansion it was reopened in April 2010.

Located at 31.2407, 29.963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.916 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Egypt, History museums in Egypt, Decorative arts museums, Museums in Alexandria, Art museums established in 1986, Jewellery museums, Muhammad Ali Dynasty, 1986 establishments in Egypt

San Stefano Grand Plaza

San Stefano Grand Plaza is a structural complex including a Four Seasons hotel, apartments, offices, a shopping mall and a marina in Alexandria, Egypt.

Located at 31.2458, 29.966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.916 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Egypt, Hotels in Alexandria

Graeco-Roman Museum

The Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria in Egypt was created in 1892. It was first built in an 5-room apartment, inside one small building in Rosetta Street (later Avenue Canope and now Horriya). In 1895, it was transferred to another, larger building near Gamal Abdul Nasser Street.

Located at 31.2407, 29.963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.916 miles away.
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Archaeological museums in Egypt, Museums in Alexandria, Egyptological collections in Egypt, Museums established in 1892, 1892 establishments in Egypt

Battle of Abukir (1801)

The Battle of Abukir of 8 March 1801 was the second battle of the Egyptian campaign in the French Revolutionary Wars, to be fought at Abu Qir on the Mediterranean coast, near the Nile delta. A British army of 5,000 led by General Ralph Abercromby landed along the beach to dislodge an entrenched French detachment of 2,000 under General Louis Friant. They did so, but not before 1,100 British troops were lost.

Located at 31.3106, 30.0683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.924 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1801, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Battles involving Egypt, Battles involving the United Kingdom, 1801 in Egypt, Egypt–United Kingdom relations, France–United Kingdom relations

Alexandria Zoo

The Alexandria Zoo is a zoo close to the Smouha neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The zoo charges an entrance fee, this allows guests to walk around the zoo and view a selection of animals from around the world..

Located at 31.205, 29.9444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.914 miles away.
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Alexandria, Parks in Egypt, Visitor attractions in Alexandria

Alexandria Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology

Alexandria Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (AIET) is a private institute of higher education founded in 1996 and owned by "Mohamed Ragab Foundation for social Development" which is an organization registered under No. SR 1075 with the Egyptian Government.

Located at 31.2203, 29.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.915 miles away.
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Education in Alexandria, Educational institutions established in 1996

Montaza, Alexandria

Montaza is the name of both a district and a park in Alexandria, Egypt. The district includes the park, but the two are legally distinct.

Located at 31.2827, 30.0219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.921 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Alexandria

Heracleion

Heracleion is also a spelling of Heraklion, Crete. Heracleion was an ancient Egyptian city near modern day Alexandria. It was known as early as the 12th century BC but its importance grew during the waning days of the pharaohs, the late period. Herakleion was Egypt's main port in the time of the pharaohs. It was famous because it was believed that Helen of Troy and Hercules have visited the city, and the city even gained its name from Hercules.

Located at 31.3042, 30.1006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.925 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Egypt, Cities in Ancient Egypt, Former populated places in Egypt, Underwater ruins, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Egypt

Maamoura Beach, Alexandria

Maamoura Beach (Not to be confused with the district of Maamoura and area of Maamoura in Qatar) is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located east of Montaza's royal gardens, and administrated by both the Governorate of Alexandria (Montaza Block) and the Maamoura Housing and Construction company. It is considered one of the main tourist attractions of Alexandria due to its beautiful beach and parks.

Located at 31.2879, 30.0325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.921 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Alexandria

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Alexandria)

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Located at 31.26, 30.0114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.919 miles away.
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Coptic Orthodox churches, Churches in Alexandria, Cathedrals in Egypt, Burial places of popes, Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 7th century

Hafte Tir bombing

On 28 June 1981 (the 7th of Tir 1360 in the Iranian calendar), a powerful bomb went off at the headquarters of the Iran Islamic Republic Party (IRP) in Tehran, while a meeting of party leaders was in progress. Seventy-three leading officials of the Islamic Republic were killed, including Chief Justice Ayatollah Mohammad Beheshti, (who was the second most powerful figure in the revolution after Ayatollah Khomeini at the time).

Located at 31.2548, 29.9937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.918 miles away.
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History of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1981 in Iran, Mass murder in 1981, Terrorist incidents in Iran, History of Tehran, Terrorist incidents in 1981, Political history of Iran, Explosions in Iran

Egyptian English Language School

Egyptian English Language School (EELS) is a private school in Alexandria, Egypt. It was founded in 2002 and offers: national education, IGCSE and American Diploma.

Located at 31.2625, 30.0278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.920 miles away.
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Schools in Alexandria

2011 Alexandria bombing

The 2011 Alexandria bombing was an attack on Coptic Christians in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday, 1 January 2011. Twenty three people died as a result of the attack, which occurred as Christian worshipers were leaving a new year service. Some 97 more were injured. The attack was the deadliest act of violence against Egypt's Christian minority in a decade, since the Kosheh massacre in 2000 left 21 Copts dead.

Located at 31.2548, 29.9937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.918 miles away.
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Terrorist incidents in Egypt in 2011, History of Alexandria, Religiously motivated violence in Egypt, Massacres in Egypt, Coptic history, 2011 in Egypt, Suicide bombings in Egypt, Mass murder in 2011, Persecution of Copts, Islamic terrorism, Destruction of churches by Muslims

St. Takla Haymanot's Church (Alexandria)

St. Takla Haymanot's Church is a Coptic Orthodox church in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, located in the district of Ibrahimia near Alexandria Sporting Club. Consecrated on 19 June 1969, it is dedicated to Saint Takla Haymanot, a 13th-century Ethiopian monk. It was visited by Ethiopian patriarch Abune Paulos on 15 July 2007 as part of his landmark trip to Egypt aimed at repairing ties between the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.

Located at 31.2106, 29.9264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.913 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1969, Churches in Alexandria, Coptic Orthodox churches, Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 20th century

El-Hakaneia Palace

The El-Hakaneia palace at Manshieh Square in Alexandria is the seat of the Mixed Tribunals and it is still used as a court. The court building "Mixed Tribunals" was designed by Alfonso Maniscalco in the Beaux-Arts tradition in 1887.

Located at 31.2081, 29.9483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.914 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Alexandria, Government buildings completed in 1887, Courthouses, Government buildings in Egypt

Sidi Gaber railway station

Sidi Gaber railway station is one of two main railway stations in Alexandria, Egypt.

Located at 31.2194, 29.9428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.914 miles away.
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Railway stations in Egypt