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Royal Jewelry MuseumvsCatacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Both are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa scores significantly higher than Royal Jewelry Museum. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa ranks #2 in Alexandria with approval from 5 reviews like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Royal Jewelry Museum
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Michelin Guide
Fodor's
21 Ahmed Yehia Street, Zizinia, Alexandria, Egypt
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Frommer's "The best thing about the museum was the villa that housed it, with its painted glass windows and gloriously tiled bathrooms complete with elaborate bathing facilities." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A beautiful villa built in 1919 for Fatma Ali Heider Fadel by an architect and ceramists from Italy houses the Royal Jewelry Museum, which was opened in 1986." Full review
Fodor's "Impressive collection of 19th and 20th-century jewelry from various royal and elite members of society...building's gilded ceilings, fine paintings, and elaborate mosaics are as stunning as the jewels" Full review
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Frommer's
Carmous, Alexandria, Egypt
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Fodor's "This is the most impressive of Alexandria's ancient remains, dating from the 2nd century AD. Excavation started in 1892, and the catacombs were discovered accidentally eight years later." Full review
Lonely Planet "Discovered accidentally in 1900 when a donkey disappeared through the ground, these catacombs are the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Three levels of burial chambers dating back to the 2nd century A.D. An impressive architectural achievement, its three levels of tombs reach a depth of 100 feet. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This vast hypogeum with a capacity for up to 300 tombs dates from the beginning of our era and stands on three underground levels dug out of the rock as deep as 35m." Full review
Frommer's "Stop for a moment before going in to consider the odd mix of Egyptian, Roman, and Greek symbolism here -- it's an excellent illustration of the syncretism of Ptolemaic culture. " Full review
