Al Sakonia Al Aaiony

Al Sakonia Al Aaiony is a neighborhood in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Al Sakonia Al Aaiony is situated nearby to the neighborhood Abu Tulan Housing, as well as near Al Khedewi Housing.

Places of Interest

Highlights include 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 an historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

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.

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.

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.

Safar

Neighborhood

Safar is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.

Shatby

Hamlet

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Shatby is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Shatby is situated 2½ km northeast of Al Sakonia Al Aaiony.