Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt after the capital Cairo & known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean". It was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. & it was the capital of Graeco-Roman in Egypt. In the past Alexandria was famous for the lighthouse "Pharos"one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, now it's famous for the World War II cemeteries, Alexandria library, Montazah Palace, Pompey's Pillar & Catacomb cemetery.