Trail Description

This short walk links two of ancient Alexandria's great monuments, the towering Roman column known as Pompey's Pillar and the underground Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. The pillar rises from the ruins of the Serapeum temple. The nearby catacombs descend through carved chambers blending Egyptian and Roman art.

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Weather forecast - Pompeys Pillar to Catacombs Alexandria Walk

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Pompeys Pillar to Catacombs Alexandria Walk.

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