Lighthouse of Alexandria
Lighthouse of Alexandria
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Rajnish Mehta
Mumbai, India49 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited the place and I could imagine having seen documentaries the great wonder of the world it was as explained by Ibn Batuta and other travelers of old times.But place could have been kept better and we were discouraged to go the castle as I understand it is empty. They can create a magic with technology/films/ 3D experiences. Egypt has many lost opportunities. Wish they they can make up.
Written 6 January 2020
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World Prof
Buffalo Grove, IL187 contributions
Feb 2023
This is the location of the famous lighthouse, but all that remains of it are some stones used to build the citadel. See reviews of Fort Qaitbey on the Citadel. So if yuo're looking for the famous lighthouse, forget it. But the location is great for views of the city and sea.
Written 26 February 2023
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Dfabiano
Brazil4,975 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
The lighthouse has not existed for many centuries. There is only one that we on the extreme left, nicknamed "the lighthouse of Alexandria", the worst president in history who, like this one, fell forever and disappeared to SP. The place is wonderful, it has the Fortress built in its place by the Arabs, but currently it is a museum.
Written 27 February 2024
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Jake23
New Jersey6,846 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
The lighthouse isn’t actually there any longer, however there is a fort where it once stood. It’s actually a very beautiful spot in spite of it being so crowded.
Written 22 July 2019
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tremm298
Boston, MA670 contributions
Feb 2020
While now a restored fort, I was hoping for more information of the lighthouse. Whether by fame in lore or estimation of current historians/scientist would have been interesting to assemble with the fort restoration.
Written 22 March 2020
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Farheen Jeelani
Karachi, Pakistan82 contributions
Dec 2019
along the Mediterranean sea its a beautiful place to visit. Breathtaking location with lots of restaurants around is a famous spot for tourists.
Written 13 January 2020
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Jtthjones
Pooler, GA384 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Awesome Citadel. This place is beautiful and has amazing views of the library and city. Lots of neat history. Lots of stairs that are uneven, so may be hard for some to climb inside. This is a must see and on top of my list for places to see. Vendors outside can be a bit pushy.
Written 20 December 2019
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Ajijic, Mexico180 contributions
Jun 2018 • Business
The Lighthouse of Alexandria that was part of the original Seven Wonders of the World is gone but it is cool to say you were where it once stood. The view of the Mediterranean is lovely but beware you must overlook the garbage. There are piles of garbage everywhere so that is distracting. Also, do not buy anything from the peddlers in this area as they are all cheaply made souvenirs that are mostly plastic (unless cheap, plastic souvenirs are your thing!)
Written 15 January 2019
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CPaM68
Texas746 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
If you came to Alexandria hoping to see the famous lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay is as close as you’re going to get. This 15th-century fort was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse, which was once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. For many centuries it was one of the tallest man-made structures in the world. The lighthouse functioned until the 11th century when a severe earthquake occurred in the area. The bottom portion survived but later only served as a watchtower. Then, in the 14th century, there was another very destructive earthquake and the entire structure was completely destroyed. In 1994, French archaeologists discovered some remains of the lighthouse on the floor of Alexandria's eastern harbor.
Written 2 May 2018
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ankeet_sinha
Ahmedabad, India2,834 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
How can you rate something that doesnt exist? The lighthouse was destroyed a long time ago due to earthquakes and the Qaitbay fort has been built on the same area instead.
Written 29 September 2017
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Why is it in the LUXOR forum section?????
Written 9 March 2015
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