Alexandria museums, archeological sites offer free entry on 24 July for National Day - Tourism
Although the celebration will take place on 24 July, Alexandria's National Day is annually observed on 26 July, commemorating the 1954 withdrawal of British forces from the city.
Located on the Mediterranean coast, Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city after Cairo.
The Graeco-Roman Museum, Royal Jewellery Museum, and Alexandria National Museum will all be open to the public free of charge, offering a chance to explore the city's rich heritage.
The Graeco-Roman Museum, located along El-Horeya road, features 30 galleries showcasing artefacts from the Greco-Roman period.
Graeco-Roman Museum. Al-Ahram.
The museum, built in 1892, was inaugurated by Khedive Abbas Helmy II in 1895 to house discoveries from archaeological sites across Alexandria.
In 1983, the museum was added to Egypt's heritage list for Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish antiquities.
The Royal Jewellery Museum, located in the upscale Zizinia area, is housed in a palace that once served as the residence of Fatma Al-Zahraa, the daughter of Prince Ali Haider, a descendant of Muhammad Ali Pasha.
Royal Jewellery Museum. Al-Ahram.
The museum houses lavish possessions and exquisite jewellery owned by the royal family of Mohamed Ali that ruled Egypt from 1804 to 1953.
The Alexandria National Museum, located on El-Horriya Road, was built in 1928 by an Alexandrian merchant adopting an Italian style.
Inaugurated on 1 September 2003, it features around 1,800 artefacts that narrate Egypt's history across Pharaonic, Graeco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and modern periods.
Alexandria National Museum. Alexandria's official website.
As one of Egypt's most prominent coastal and historic cities, Alexandria offers visitors an opportunity to connect with a legacy that spans centuries through its museums and archaeological sites.
In a statement, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said the move reflects Egypt's commitment to supporting national, cultural, and local celebrations that highlight its historical and civilizational depth.
It also aims to boost archaeological and tourism awareness, especially among younger generations, it added.
By promoting domestic tourism, the ministry seeks to encourage more people to discover the city's unique archaeological and cultural attractions.
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