Unknown Soldier Memorial (Alexandria)
النصب التذكاري للجندي المجهول
A white marble monument beside the Corniche, originally built by the Italian community for Khedive Ismail and later converted into a tomb for an unknown naval soldier.
The monument stands by the sea in the middle section of the Eastern Harbour, at Manshiyya Square. The Italian community built it in 1938 in honour of Khedive Ismail. Its Italian-style colonnades and steps are imposing. In 1964 it was converted into a memorial to an unknown naval soldier, and guards stand at the entrance. Entry is free, and a photo of the exterior is enough. Allow about 15 minutes. It can be linked on foot with Saad Zaghloul Square and the Qaitbay Citadel along the Corniche.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Saad Zaghloul Square & Historic Cafés
- Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Mark
- Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
- Alexandria Corniche
- Cavafy Museum
- Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
- Roman Amphitheatre (Kom El Dikka)
- Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque