Canopus, Alexandria

#44 among attractions in Alexandria

Town, Archaeological site

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Canopus, also known as Canobus, was an ancient Egyptian coastal town, located in the Nile Delta. Its site is in the eastern outskirts of modern-day Alexandria, around 25 kilometers from the center of that city. Canopus was located on the western bank at the mouth of the westernmost branch of the Delta – known as the Canopic or Heracleotic branch. It belonged to the seventh Egyptian Nome, known as Menelaites, and later as Canopites, after it. It was the principal port in Egypt for Greek trade before the foundation of Alexandria, along with Naucratis and Heracleion. Its ruins lie near the present Egyptian town of Abu Qir. ()

Local name: كانوب Coordinates: 31°17'60"N, 30°4'60"E

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Canopus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montaza Palace, Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Heracleion, Sidi Bishr.

4.1 miW
1932 ornate palace and extensive gardens
Montaza Palace, Alexandria
104 min walk • Montaza Palace stands as a beacon of regal splendor in the bustling city of Alexandria, Egypt. This historical edifice, with its lush surrounding gardens, offers a tranquil retreat from the urban expanse. Its ornate design and majestic presence echo the tales of a...
5.1 miSW
Church
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Alexandria
130 min walk • Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
1.1 miE
City, Archaeological site
Heracleion
28 min walk • Heracleion, also known by its Egyptian name Thonis and sometimes called Thonis-Heracleion, was an ancient Egyptian port city located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile, about 32 km northeast of Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea.
6.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Sidi Bishr, Alexandria
158 min walk • Sidi Bishr is a neighborhood in the Montaza District of Alexandria, Egypt. Established as a summering site by the Egyptian middle class before the Revolution of 1952, it has since become one of the largest neighborhoods of the city.
3.8 miW
Neighbourhood
El Mandara, Alexandria
96 min walk • El Mandara is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
6.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
El Soyof, Alexandria
170 min walk • El Seouf is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
2.6 miW
Neighbourhood
El Maamora, Alexandria
66 min walk • El Maamora is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
3.2 miW
Neighbourhood
El Maamora Beach, Alexandria
81 min walk • El Maamora Beach is a popular beach in the neighborhood of El Maamora in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located east of Montaza's royal gardens, and administrated by both the Governorate of Alexandria and the El Maamora Housing and Construction company. It is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Alexandria for its beach and parks.
4.2 miN
Island
Nelson's Island, Abu Qir
109 min walk • Nelson's Island is an island located in Abū Qīr Bay, off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. It is a local site for picnics and recreation, and is the location of a group of British graves dating from the Napoleonic Wars. It was named after Horatio Nelson, the famous British admiral.