Bibliotheca Alexandrina

About the Site

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002, revives the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Its tilted disc-shaped building faces the sea, and its walls are carved with letters from the world's alphabets.

Inside are a vast reading room, museums of antiquities and manuscripts, a planetarium and art galleries.

Visiting tips

Join a guided tour to see the reading room and museums.

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