Where Is the Alexandria Lighthouse Located

The lighthouse stood on the island of Pharos in the harbour of Alexandria and is said to have been more than 350 feet (110 metres) high; the only taller man-made structures at the time would have been the pyramids of Giza.

Where was the geographical Lighthouse of Alexandria?

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built on the island of Pharos outside the harbour of Alexandria, Egypt c. 300 – 280 BCE, during the reigns of Ptolemy I and II.

Can you still visit the Lighthouse of Alexandria?

The lighthouse is long gone, but it is still worth visiting the place where it stood just to absorb the magic of the place. Local Egyptians or visitors from Cairo also love going there to fish, go on boat rides or just lounge on the beach. You’ll catch a glimpse of the local lifestyle.