Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,745 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This memorial looks like it could be somewhere in Europe. Information about it is rather conflicting. Some sources claim it was built during the rule of Mohamed Ali that ended in 1848. The monument looks younger though. Others claim it was built by Italian residents of Alexandria to honour Ismail Pasha (son of Mohamed Ali) who ruled until 1879. Anyway it was renamed after Nasser took power in 1952 to honour unknown fallen sailors.
Alexandria used to be an important naval base from which Ismail Pasha organized big military operations among others against the Greek independence movement. During this time many Egyptian marines died while fighting. Tragically it was not during battle for a just cause.
Alexandria used to be an important naval base from which Ismail Pasha organized big military operations among others against the Greek independence movement. During this time many Egyptian marines died while fighting. Tragically it was not during battle for a just cause.
Written 23 April 2024
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,691 contributions
Feb 2020
The Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial is dedicated to unknown soldiers who lost their lives in sea battles. It was originally designed as a memorial to Khedive Ismail (Ismail the Magnificent) but was repurposed after the 1952 Egyptian Revolution to commemorate fallen naval personnel. The memorial is located on the Corniche, so you will likely see it without even trying (we passed by twice). A touching tribute to Egyptian seafaring history.
Written 7 May 2020
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Kaushik G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India92 contributions
Oct 2019
situated in the main road bye the sea this is a nice monument and one can enjoy the hustle bustle of the city from here.
Written 12 February 2020
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rbmorris
Atlanta, GA231 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
This is a scenic monument by the Corniche in central Alexandria. It's a fitting tribute to unknown naval casualties and makes for a nice picture in daytime and and night. It's a 5-10 minute attraction, basically the time it takes to walk around a take a few pictures.
Written 7 April 2019
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BabyBear713
Perth, Australia95 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
A magnificent monument to those brave souls who protect us. Guarded by soldiers who dutifully perform a respectful ritual to the fallen.
Written 17 February 2017
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basab1985
Bengaluru, India122 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
The memorial to the Unknown soldier is a beautiful monument along the Alexandria Mediterranean coastline. This can be visited while taking a stroll along the beautiful and romantic Mediterranean coastline of Alexandria; right in the heart of the city; and quite near the impressive Great Library.
Written 4 December 2015
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Osama Elhout
Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt617 contributions
Unknown naval soldiers memorial is the best place for me in Alexandria especially for naval officers . I was here for a formal events with the foreign military delegation .. rest in peace out brave soldiers.
Written 6 April 2014
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Voyager_Nineteen71
Pune, India569 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This monument can be visited only from out and it is very difficult to stop in the busy streets and see it carefully.
It is a dedication to the soldiers who lost their lives at sea.
It is a dedication to the soldiers who lost their lives at sea.
Written 29 January 2024
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Caz C
Ansiao, Portugal757 contributions
Apr 2017
A nice memorial in the middle of the Corniche in Alexandria. It is worth stopping and getting up close to see the excellent carvings. A nice contrast in the middle of a busy city.
Written 26 April 2017
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Shams5627
Dhaka City, Bangladesh126 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
We did not stop our vehicle. We just saw it from the car. the driver was briefing us about it. If you have time you may see it.
Written 19 April 2017
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