A Little Alexandria

Alexandria is, in many respects, a modern Mediterranean city. But in the old Turkish neighborhood of Anfushi, the Alex of old still breathes its ancient vibes…

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Ligia TramerMarch 26th, 2009 at 2:24 am

There is a city called Alexandria (where I was born) in Romania, also, and it’s located south of Bucharest (the capital). The place you photographed was founded by Alexander the Great during the Greek conquest of Egypt, and the other after a Romanian prince in 1834. No other relation between the two. What I can’t believe is the contrast between the two locations. One is a modern place with a metropolitan feel, and the other an old world, rustic place.

Najah DawajiMarch 26th, 2009 at 8:28 am

No slacking Gabe! Write more on Alexandria. The last time I was there was 88. Only stayed 3 nights, and certainly didn’t get a taste for the city. The ltrip we made to Egypt 7 years ago, Alexandria was skipped all together, so I’m nice and thirsty for more juicy info.

Gabriel OpenshawMarch 26th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Interesting–didn’t know there was an Alexandria in Romania as well. There’s one right next to D.C. of course, named after the Egyptian one.

Najah, the same thing happened to me on my last Egypt trip: I skipped Alex altogether. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to be sure to visit it this time around. And it appears that you’ll be getting your wish for more Alex trivia tomorrow…

Ligia TramerMarch 26th, 2009 at 5:56 pm

You would think everyone knew that. Thank you for the info.

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