Qism Bāb Sharqī

Qism Bāb Sharqī is a locality in , . Qism Bāb Sharqī is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Library
The is a major library and on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in , Egypt. It is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide, which was lost in antiquity.

Lighthouse
The , sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus. is situated 3½ km northwest of Qism Bāb Sharqī.

Museum
The is an archaeological museum located in , . Its collection of over 40,000 objects includes sculptures, mosaics, woodwork, and coins.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alexandria and Shatby.

is 's second largest city, its largest seaport, and the country's window onto the Mediterranean Sea. The city is a faded shadow of its former glorious cosmopolitan self, but still worth a visit for its many cultural attractions – particularly the new Library of – and still-palpable glimpses of its past.

Hamlet
is a neighborhood in , .

Neighborhood
Photo: Maher27777, Public domain.
is a neighbourhood in , . The interior section of the neighborhood contains the railway station, the main rail entry point to Alexandria for most travelers.

Qism Bāb Sharqī

Latitude
31.2012° or 31° 12′ 4″ north
Longitude
29.9192° or 29° 55′ 9″ east
Elevation
8 metres (26 feet)
Open location code
8G3F6W29+FM
Geo­Names ID
9495551
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In Other Languages

“Qism Bāb Sharqī” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: قسم باب شرقي

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Wābūr al Miyāh and Latin Quarter.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Maydān Wābūr al Mīyah and Terra Santa excavations.

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