El Amari

El Amari is a tram stop in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. El Amari is situated near Al Beyasa Square, as well as near Bab Omar Pasha Square.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Pompei’s Pillar.

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

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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 1¼ km south of El Amari.

Pompei’s Pillar

Monument

Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Despite its modern name, it was actually set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD. Pompei’s Pillar is situated 660 metres south of El Amari.

Saint Catherine Cathedral

Church

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St. Catherine's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Alexandria of Egypt. It also serves as the church of the Franciscan monastery in Alexandria. Saint Catherine Cathedral is situated 710 metres north of El Amari.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alexandria and Safar.

Alexandria

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Alexandria is Egypt'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 Alexandria – and still-palpable glimpses of its past.