Amud Al-Swary

Amud Al-Swary is a cemetery in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Amud Al-Swary is situated nearby to the monument Pompei’s Pillar, as well as near Pompey’s Pillar.

Places of Interest Nearby

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

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 310 metres southeast of Amud Al-Swary.

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

Photo: Asiatologist, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are an 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 720 metres south of Amud Al-Swary.

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 1 km north of Amud Al-Swary.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alexandria and Safar.

Alexandria

Photo: Wing, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.