Sporting, Alexandria

#39 among attractions in Alexandria

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Sporting is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The area is most famous for hosting the sport club by the same name, which is also referred to as the "Alexandria Sporting Club". ()

Coordinates: 31°13'4"N, 29°55'56"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Alexandria National Museum, Alexandria Zoo, Shallalat Gardens, St. Takla Haymanot's Church.

1.6 miSW
Egyptian history in an Italianate palace
Alexandria National Museum, Alexandria
41 min walk • The Alexandria National Museum is a cultural beacon in the heart of Alexandria, Egypt, offering visitors a journey through the country's rich history. Housed in a restored Italianate mansion that was once a consulate building, the museum was inaugurated in 2003 and has...
1.1 miSE
Zoo
Alexandria Zoo, Alexandria
30 min walk • Alexandria Zoo is a place that combines education, nature conservation, and entertainment in the heart of Alexandria, one of the largest cities in Egypt. This small but charming zoo is home to a variety of animal species, and its atmospheric alleys and green spaces...
1.5 miSW
Park
Shallalat Gardens, Alexandria
39 min walk • Shallalat Gardens is an oasis of tranquility nestled in the heart of Alexandria, Egypt. This verdant park, with its lush foliage and serene atmosphere, offers a respite from the bustling city life. It stands as a testament to the city's commitment to preserving green...
0.6 miSW
Church
St. Takla Haymanot's Church, Alexandria
15 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Alexandria, Egypt, St. Takla Haymanot's Church stands as a beacon of faith and history. This sacred edifice, dedicated to one of the most revered saints in the Coptic Orthodox Church, offers a spiritual retreat to both the local...
1.5 miSW
Synagogue
Green Synagogue, Alexandria
38 min walk • Green Synagogue is a synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt.
1.5 miSE
Palace
Palais d'Antoniadis, Alexandria
40 min walk • The Palais d'Antoniadis is a palace in Alexandria, Egypt, named after Sir John Antoniadis, who was an Alexandrian Greek. He was born in Lemnos and received French citizenship when he began to conduct business in Marseilles.
~1340 ftN
Synagogue
Eliahou Hazan Synagogue, Alexandria
7 min walk • Eliahou Hazan Synagogue is a synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt.
1.2 miSE
Palace
El-Hakaneia Palace, Alexandria
30 min walk • The El-Hakaneia palace at Manshieh Square in Alexandria is the seat of the Mixed Tribunals and it is still used as a court. The court building "Mixed Tribunals" was designed by Alfonso Maniscalco in the Beaux-Arts tradition in 1887.
1.3 miSW
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Shatby, Alexandria
33 min walk • Shatby is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Smouha, Alexandria
18 min walk • Smouha is an upper middle class neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It is home to the Security Directorate of Alexandria. In the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution the governorate placed fortified barriers around the building to protect it from acts of vandalism or terror, disrupting traffic on the 14th of May Bridge Rd.
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sidi Gaber, Alexandria
12 min walk • Sidi Gaber is a neighbourhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The interior section of the neighborhood contains the Sidi Gaber railway station, the main rail entry point to Alexandria for most travelers. The station is one of the oldest in Egypt, having served the eastern regions of the city before their transformation into major urban districts.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sporting?

Nearby attractions include Eliahou Hazan Synagogue, Alexandria (7 min walk), El Ibrahimiya, Alexandria (9 min walk), Sidi Gaber, Alexandria (12 min walk), Roshdy, Alexandria (14 min walk).

How to get to Sporting by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sporting:

Tram

El Reyada El Kobra (2 min walk)
Sportin El Sogra Station (4 min walk)

Train

Sidi Gaber (16 min walk)
Al-Hadra (25 min walk)