Sidi Gaber

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.

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Type: Neighborhood
Description: neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt
Also known as: “Ḩayy Sīdī Jābir”, “Qism Sīdī Jābir”, “Sîdi Gâbir”, “Sidi Jabir”, and “Sīdī Jābir”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Alexandria National Museum.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Library

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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a major library and cultural center on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. It is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide, which was lost in antiquity. Bibliotheca Alexandrina is situated 3 km southwest of Sidi Gaber.

Alexandria National Museum

Museum

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The Alexandria National Museum is a museum in Alexandria, Egypt. It was inaugurated the 31 December 2003 by Hosni Mubarak and it is located in a renovated Italian style palace in Tariq Al-Horreya Street. Alexandria National Museum is situated 3½ km southwest of Sidi Gaber.

Graeco-Roman Museum

Museum

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The Graeco-Roman Museum is an archaeological museum located in Alexandria, Egypt. Its collection of over 40,000 objects includes sculptures, mosaics, woodwork, and coins. Graeco-Roman Museum is situated 4 km southwest of Sidi Gaber.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kafr Abdo and Fleming.

Kafr Abdo

Neighborhood

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Kafr Abdu is an affluent neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The neighborhood mainly houses wealthy Egyptians, as well as foreigners living in Alexandria.