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Bibliotheca Alexandrina

El Shatby | P.O. Box 138, Alexandria, Egypt
+(203) 4839999
Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Alexandria
4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: Libraries
Owner description: Located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria, this modern version is an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped building that houses more than... more » Owner description: Located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria, this modern version is an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped building that houses more than eight million books. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It is fascinating. You have to be there to experience this firt time feeling. Once you look at it, you get flash back about its history. You get inside, at least 1 hour to have a full tour of the Bibliotheca and it 3 to 4 museums

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

a fine place with a lot of books and cultural activities, yet books need to be arranged in a better way

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

One of the best designs I had seen in my life . Must be visited at any stop in Alexandria

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

One aspect of the Library that deserves more press is the wonderful planetarium, which seems to be used more for thrilling documentary movies than for traditional sky shows. It's a great space, with entry passageways nicely decorated in a sky theme; comfortable tilted-back plush seats give patrons a great view of the huge screen which fills the front and ceiling... More

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Dubai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The Alexandria Library or Bibliotheca, is an structure with a display of some unique antiques of an old Egyptian era. It has 4 museums dating form Pharaonic era. You can take a guided tour as well. Its a worth to spend few hours here. If you are in Alexandria, your vacations wont be completed without visiting this Masterpiece.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is an amazing place with a display of Antiquities that rivals the Egyptian museum in Cairo. In some aspects it surpasses it. We loved our tour of the Bibliotheca.

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Alexandria, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

the library has 4 museums where there is a display of antiquities and manuscripts dating from the Pharaonic era, a planetarium and a cultural panorama over 9 screens, the first ever patented nine-projector interactive system. There are also eightacademic research centers and fifteen permanent exhibitions. In the evenings concerts and shows are offered to the public.

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The Alexandria library i.e. Bibliotheca is one the finest structures which i have ever seen. Classic ambiance and amazing collection of antics..!! ....... A fun filled and a great learning session all the way....A Must visit...!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

very huge but this is not the old one it has been renewed .we had a loacl guide who explained us verything and all sections inside.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

the structure is amazing, the ambiance is fantastic well worth a second visit must see

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