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Morning Calligraphy and Rooftop Views

Start your day with the quiet elegance of Arabic scripts before heading up for a breeze and a view.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Arabic Calligraphy Museum

    Walk into the Arabic Calligraphy Museum to see manuscripts, paintings, and miniatures across its two levels. Arriving at opening helps you enjoy the quiet atmosphere before crowds arrive.

  2. 10:00

    Brazilian Coffee Stores

    Walk 11 minutes to Brazilian Coffee Stores for a coffee or light snack. The spacious café is open early and fits perfectly into a relaxed morning pace.

  3. 10:30

    Al Shalalat Gardens

    Stroll 14 minutes to Al Shalalat Gardens. This ancient garden offers a large green space in the Al Shatby neighborhood, ideal for a peaceful walk and breathing in the Alexandria air.

Local tip

Check the route if you need specific transport directions between the museum and the coffee shop.

Check before you go

  • Brazilian Coffee Stores is open Mo-Su 07:00-23:00.
  • The Arabic Calligraphy Museum does not list specific opening hours in the provided details, so please verify current times before visiting.

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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