Alexandria Corniche

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Alexandria at the Corniche

The Corniche (

Mansheya
and "El Geish Road" east of it; however, these names are rarely used.

Italian-Egyptian architect Pietro Avoscani designed it in 1870.[1][2]

The western end starts by the Citadel of Qaitbay (built in place of the Lighthouse of Alexandria). It runs for over ten miles and ends at Montaza.

References

  1. ^ "Building Styles brought to Egypt by the Italian Community between 1850 and 1950: The Style of Mario Rossi"[permanent dead link], Proceedings of the Third International Congress on Construction History, Cottbus, May 2009