Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah
Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah is a harbor in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah is situated nearby to the locality Al Gabbari, as well as near the suburb El Qabary.- Type: Harbor
- Also known as: “Al Mina‘ al Gharbiyah”
- Historically known as: “Outer Harbour”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Ras El Tin Palace.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa is situated 3 km east of Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah.Ras El Tin Palace
Castle
Ras El Tin Palace is a palace on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located in the Ras el-Tin quarter on Alexandria's eastern shore, overlooking the city's Western Harbour. Ras El Tin Palace is situated 2½ km north of Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah.
Al Mursī Abū al ‘Abbās Mosque
Mosque
The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is a mosque, mausoleum, and Sufi shrine, located in the Anfoushi neighbourhood of Alexandria, on the north coast of Egypt. Al Mursī Abū al ‘Abbās Mosque is situated 3½ km northeast of Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wardeyan and El Max.
Wardeyan
Suburb
Al Wardian is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Al Wardian neighborhood is located in Alexandria, specifically in the western part of Alexandria, near Alexandria Port.
El Max
Village
El Max is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the possible location of the ancient Christian monastic complex of the Pempton at the fifth milestone west of Alexandria. El Max is situated 3 km southwest of Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah.
Safar
Neighborhood
Safar is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Safar is situated 3 km northeast of Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah.
Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah
- Category: transportation
- Location: Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
31.17782° or 31° 10′ 40″ north
Longitude
29.86303° or 29° 51′ 47″ east
Open location code
8G3F5VH7+46
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Al Mīnā’ al Gharbīyah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الميناء الغربية”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Al Gabbari and El Qabary.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Western Harbour and Ţābiyat aş Şāliḩ.
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