Alexandria - Pharos

 
The tongue of land between the eastern and western harbors developed out of the ancient causeway known as the Heptastadion which led out to the island of Pharos, site of the famous Lighthouse which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. On this are the picturesque Arab and Turkish Quarters.

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The high interior walls of the Mosque of Abu El Abbas Masjid in Alexandria.The high interior walls of the Mosque of Abu El Abbas Masjid in Alexandria.
Fortress of Alexandria.Fortress of Alexandria.
Palm tree and Fort Qaitbey at Alexandria.Palm tree and Fort Qaitbey at Alexandria.
The Citadel at Alexandria.The Citadel at Alexandria.
The castle at Alexandria.The castle at Alexandria.
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