Now home to nearly 5 million people, and the second largest metropolitan area in a country racked by mass rebellion and urban revolt in recent years , Alexandria remains on the frontline of competing visions of what thoughtful urban planning should really look like. Last year a scheme was unveiled to rebuild the long-lost ancient lighthouse in its original location — part of a grand redevelopment project involving major new shopping malls and a high-end hotel.
The question of whose interests our urban spaces are really planned for has remained a live one ever since. Does your city have a little-known story that made a major impact on its development? Please share it in the comments below or on Twitter using storyofcities. The story of cities, part 1: how Alexandria laid foundations for the modern world. Story of cities 2: Rome wasn't planned in a day … in fact it wasn't planned at all. Read more. Reuse this content.
The building also has a museum, an academy and a university, and has long been, with the lighthouse, the greatest place in the city. Because of its international fame, it attracted scientists and intellectuals in its walls. A fire partly destroyed it in 47 BC. The city will have to wait until the 18th century and the coming of Napoleon to find a new golden age again.
But it did not last long. The new Vice-King of Egypt, Mehemet Ali, will erase what Alexandria was by building a new city on the location of the Greek polis in Even if the city knew an influx of populations that brought great cultural wealth and a new start for its commercial activities, the revolution obliged foreign merchants to come back to their home countries.
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Being recognized as top travel bloggers and influencers by the likes of Forbes Magazine , the Society of American Travel Writers and USA Today has allowed them to become leaders in their field. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Nicely written. It surely seems a lovely place to visit. The way it has been described it feels like giving this place a shot.
Plus pictures are amazing. I am always been interested in visiting historical places. Looking forward to visit the place soon. Informative post! I liked mouth watering food, specially those Kebabs! I had never been to Egypt, but will definitely plan for such a wonderful place. Thanks for sharing. This is awesome your post! Hey Liam! Glad you liked the article. Feel free to get in touch when you come to Egypt. Contact me at [email protected].
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