Alexandria's most important museum, the Greco-Roman Museum, situated behind the Municipality Building on Al-Hurriyah Avenue, is noted for its collection of antiquities, most of which comes from finds within the city. Renewed interest in the classical period has revived archaeological exploration, which is focusing on Kawm al-Dikkah, the underwater site of the Pharos lighthouse (see above), and the search for Alexander's tomb. The Museum of Fine Art, located across the railway line from the city's stadium, presents exhibitions of modern and local art. In addition, two of the royal palaces, Ra's at-Tin Palace on Pharos Island and Al-Muntazah Palace at the eastern end of Al-Jaysh Avenue, are open to the public. Alexandria is well endowed with outdoor recreational establishments. The most popular is the Shallalat Gardens, surrounding the remnants of the Arab walls. The Sporting Club and the Smuhah Sports Club provide a variety of sporting facilities. There are also fine botanical gardens and popular weekend beach resorts.

The National Museum in Alexandria is housed in Fouad street in the Palace of Fouad Pasha Palace. It displays historic artifacts and relics that spans different periods in Egyptian history. The newely excavated monuments from under water in Alexandria are also displayed in the museum.

it is a comprehensive art museum that is internationally acclaimed where a collection of contemporary and ancient Egyptian works are displayed. The museum hosts the Alexandria Biennial Exhibition for Mediterranean works.

In Zizinia another place of attraction in Alexandria is the Palce of Royal Jewels which is housed in the Palace of Fatama El Zahraa. Jewels form the dynasty of Mohamed Aly are displayed in the museum. Inaddition the palace has rare paintings, sculptures and many architectural features.

Antiquities Museum:

• Address: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Chatby, Alexandria, 21526
      Tel: +203 483 9999.
• open: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 - 19:00; Fridays 13:00 -
      19:00 and Saturdays 11:00 - 19:00.