Saad Zaghloul Square & Historic Cafés
ميدان سعد زغلول
A square and tram stop in the heart of the Eastern Harbour, surrounded by century-old cafés such as the Cecil Hotel, Trianon and Délices, ideal for experiencing old Alexandria.
The square is named after Saad Zaghloul, the Egyptian national hero, and his bronze statue stands by the sea. Next to it is the Cecil Hotel, built in 1929, where Churchill and Agatha Christie once stayed. The Trianon café nearby was a favourite haunt of the poet Cavafy. Délices has sold French pastries since 1922, and there are other old establishments such as Brazilian Coffee Stores. The old yellow tram runs from Raml station, and you can ride it to Victoria. The area suits breakfast or afternoon tea, and a visit takes 1 to 2 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
- Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Mark
- Cavafy Museum
- Alexandria Corniche
- Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
- Unknown Soldier Memorial (Alexandria)
- Roman Amphitheatre (Kom El Dikka)
- Graeco-Roman Museum