Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Modern Library of Alexandria inaugurated in 2002 as a major library and cultural complex inspired by the legacy of ancient Alexandria.
Historical Overview
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a modern library and cultural institution inaugurated in 2002. Designed by Snøhetta, it includes the main library, museums, specialized libraries, research centers, exhibitions and the Planetarium Science Center. It is inspired by the intellectual legacy of ancient Alexandria, but it is not a reconstruction of the ancient Library of Alexandria and should be described as a modern institution.
Why Visit?
An essential modern-cultural counterpoint to the city’s archaeological sites.
What to See
- Main Reading Area
- Guided tour
- Permanent exhibitions
- Museums and Planetarium
Getting There
Destination
مكتبة الإسكندرية
من فضلك وديني مكتبة الإسكندرية
Media Gallery
Bibliotheca Alexandrina exterior architecture and outer pool
Good to Know
Audience Fit
Historical Timeline
Associated Periods
Lifecycle Highlights
Modern Library of Alexandria inaugurated in 2002 as a major library and cultural complex inspired by the legacy of ancient Alexandria.