Beyond the city
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Opened in 2002
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Image courtesy of © Original: Mono Abo-Abda Derivative work: Radomianin · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, on the Eastern Harbour, opened in 2002 to revive the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria; it has museums, a planetarium and a vast reading room under its tilted roof.
Why it's on our list
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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bibliotheca Alexandrina before you go.