Bolkly, Alexandria

Name: Bolkly
Address: Alexandria, Egypt

#58 among attractions in Alexandria

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Bolkly is a neighbourhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The neighborhood is officially named Bulkeley, written as Bolkly. In speech however, the name has been modified over generations into a more pronounceable one for the local tongue, "Bokla". The name could be connected to the historic Baucalis district. ()

Coordinates: 31°13'59"N, 29°57'27"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Royal Jewelry Museum, San Stefano, Smouha, Fleming.

0.6 miNE
Collections from Muhammad Ali dynasty
Royal Jewelry Museum, Alexandria
16 min walk • The Royal Jewelry Museum of Alexandria, Egypt, is an exquisite showcase of elegance and history, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean city. Housed in a former palace, the museum is a treasure trove of the country's royal past, displaying a dazzling collection of...
1.2 miNE
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San Stefano, Alexandria
31 min walk • San Stefano, a distinguished neighborhood within the cosmopolitan city of Alexandria, Egypt, is a fusion of historical charm and modern luxury. Nestled along the Mediterranean coast, this area is renowned for its picturesque beaches and its significant role in...
1.3 miSW
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Smouha, Alexandria
34 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.
~940 ftNW
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Fleming, Alexandria
5 min walk • Fleming is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
1.4 miSW
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Sidi Gaber, Alexandria
36 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.
1 miNE
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Shods, Alexandria
26 min walk • Shods is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The neighborhood was originally named Schutz after a wealthy Dutch-Egyptian landowner who lived in the area in the early 20th century, but it was later Arabized to Shods.
0.6 miE
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Zezenia, Alexandria
17 min walk • Zezenia is an affluent neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Famous with Jewelry Museum, and Alexandria governor's house. Where you’ll find famous lawyers, doctors, and business executives.
~990 ftN
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Saba Pasha, Alexandria
5 min walk • Saba Pasha is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
1.3 miSW
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Camp Chezar, Alexandria
33 min walk • Camp Shezar is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It contains a cemetery that dates back to the 3rd century BC.
0.9 miNE
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Gianaclis, Alexandria
25 min walk • Gianaclis is a neighbourhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It is named after the Greek-Egyptian businessman Nestor Gianaclis who established the Gianaclis Vineyards in Alexandria and, along with the Kyriazi Freres, founded the Egyptian cigarette industry.
0.6 miS
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Kafr Abdu, Alexandria
15 min walk • Kafr Abdu is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The neighborhood mainly houses wealthy Egyptians, as well as foreigners living in Alexandria.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bolkly?

Nearby attractions include Fleming, Alexandria (5 min walk), Saba Pasha, Alexandria (5 min walk), Kafr Abdu, Alexandria (15 min walk), Royal Jewelry Museum, Alexandria (16 min walk).

How to get to Bolkly by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bolkly:

Tram

El Wezarah (2 min walk)
El Hadaya Station (3 min walk)

Train

Al Zahria Station (14 min walk)
Bakous (20 min walk)