Lake Mariout, Alexandria

Name: Lake Mariout
Address: Alexandria, Egypt

#42 among attractions in Alexandria

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Lake Mariout, is a brackish lake in northern Egypt near the city of Alexandria. The lake area covered 200 square kilometres and had a navigable canal at the beginning of the 20th century, but at the beginning of the 21st century, it covers only about 50 square kilometres. ()

Local name: بحيرة مريوط Area: 96.53 mi²Elevation: -13 ft b.s.l.Coordinates: 31°9'11"N, 29°53'55"E

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Lake Mariout – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pompey's Pillar, Kom El Deka, Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Alexandria Opera House.

2 miN
Iconic Roman-era granite column
Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria
53 min walk • Pompey's Pillar stands as a historic monument in the heart of Alexandria, Egypt. This ancient triumphal column is one of the city's most well-known archaeological landmarks. Made from red Aswan granite, the pillar rises to a height of approximately 28 meters, including...
2.9 miN
Archaeological site
Kom El Deka, Alexandria
75 min walk • Kom El Deka, nestled in the heart of Alexandria, Egypt, is a treasure trove of archaeological significance that offers a glimpse into the city's rich Graeco-Roman past. This ancient residential area, which dates back to the 1st century AD, was once a thriving district...
3 miN
Church
Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Alexandria
77 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria, also known as the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Annunciation, stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage in the bustling city of Alexandria, Egypt. This religious edifice is the historical seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of...
3 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alexandria Opera House, Alexandria
78 min walk • The Alexandria Opera House, also known as Sayed Darwish Theatre, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication in the heart of Alexandria, Egypt. This historic theatre, inaugurated in 1921, is named after the legendary Egyptian composer Sayed Darwish, often referred...
2.9 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Church
St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria
74 min walk • The St. Catherine's Cathedral in Alexandria is one of the most important sacred monuments in Egypt, although compared to other, more famous churches, it may seem less recognizable. Located in the country's second-largest city, it is an important point on the map of...
2.7 miN
Church
Attarine Mosque, Alexandria
69 min walk • The Attarine Mosque, nestled in the heart of Alexandria, Egypt, is a historic site of worship that captures the essence of the city's rich Islamic heritage. This mosque, also known as the Mosque of El-Attarine, is situated in the Attarine district, which was once...
3 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria
78 min walk • The Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts is a museum for Egyptian and Middle-Eastern fine art situated in the Moharam Bek neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt. It houses a collection of works by Egyptian artist and a selection of works from Baroque, Romanticism, Rococo and Orientalism.
2.9 miN
Church
Cathedral of Evangelismos, Alexandria
75 min walk • The Holy Cathedral Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos is a trilateral basilica which was founded in the middle of the 19th century in Alexandria, Egypt. Its ecclesiastical see is the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. The Holy Cathedral serves the Greek community of Alexandria. In the opinion of author Donald M.
2.4 miN
Catacombs
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria
61 min walk • The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
3.1 miN
Square
Tahrir Square, Alexandria
78 min walk • Tahrir Square Alexandria is a public town square in Alexandria, northern Egypt.
3.2 miN
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria
81 min walk • Alexandria Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Moharram Bey district of Alexandria, Egypt. Built in 1929 by King Fouad I, it is considered the oldest stadium in Egypt and all of Africa.