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Ancient Stones at Taposiris Magna

Explore the ruins of a Ptolemaic city and temple complex in the quiet of the morning.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Taposiris Magna

    Arrive at Taposiris Magna as it opens. Walk through the remains of the city established by Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus. Visit the restored tower used in the reconstruction of the lighthouse of Alexandria and the temple of Osiris, believed to be the last resting place of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.

  2. 10:30

    Taposiris Magna

    Take a break for lunch or a snack. Since there are no food or drink options listed in the immediate vicinity, bring your own provisions or check local routes for nearby eateries before heading back.

  3. 11:00

    Taposiris Magna

    Spend the rest of your time wandering the site at your own pace. The ruins are best explored slowly, allowing you to appreciate the historical significance of the 1930s restorations and the ancient architecture.

Local tip

There are no food or drink shops listed at Taposiris Magna. Bring water and snacks with you, or check the route for nearby options in Alexandria before you go.

Check before you go

  • Verify opening hours for Taposiris Magna as they are not provided in the context.
  • Plan your transport to and from the site, as no specific routes are listed.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Alexandria (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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