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Article: Alexandria the great.
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- April 15, 2005
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Byline: ALASTAIR DUNCAN
Alexandria is now eclipsing Cairo as Egypt's first city. There may not be pyramids, but Pharaohs, catacombs and faded grandeur contrast with inspirational modern architecture. Alistair Duncan turns into a mummy's boy Ask anyone who's been to Cairo and they will tell you the same thing: Cairo is dirty; Cairo has ugly buildings.
Cairo in the summer, when the thermometer hits the mid-forties? Forget it.
That's why, although Alexandria is the country's second city, it's gradually becoming the number one choice for a weekend escape to Egypt (both cities take five or so hours to reach). Its streets are clean, its French, ...