Bibliotheca Alexandria

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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a modern marvel and cultural center. As you set foot in the place, you will be amazed by the unique atmosphere it brings. It's an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped building right in the heart of Alexandria, over the Middetranean shore. This architectural masterpiece pays homage to the ancient Library of Alexandria, once a beacon of knowledge and cultural exchange. The current library was renovated in 2002.

The Library of Alexandria holds a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and digital resources, making it a hub for learning and research. In addition to its impressive library, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina features several museums, including the Antiquities Museum, the Manuscript Museum, the Sadat Museum, and the History of Science Museum. Moreover, it includes art galleries, a planetarium, conference centers, and cultural spaces, hosting various events and programs. The Bibliotheca contains the following different libraries:

1. The Arts and Multimedia Library
2. The Taha Hussein Library for the visually-impaired
3. The Children’s Library
4. The Young People’s Library
5. The Exchange and Archive Section
6. The Rare Books and Special Collections Library

It also has these different museums and centers:

1. The Antiquities Museum
2. The Manuscripts Museum
3. The Sadat Museum
4. The History of Science Museum

The Biblioteca Alexandrina has:

• The Planetarium Science Center (PSC)
• The ALEXploratorium is a children's center for scientific inquiry.
• The Culturama is an interactive exhibit that honors 5,000 years of Egyptian history and has won several awards. It thoroughly explores Ancient Egyptian and Coptic/Muslim heritage and was developed by CULTNAT.
• VISTA (Virtual Immersive Science and Technology Applications) is an interactive virtual reality platform that creates 3D simulations from 2D data. It's perfect for researchers since it lets them interact and model complicated systems interactively.

If you are keen to see great architecture, explore the most amazing books, and experience different forms of art, Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a Must-see.