Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial

The Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial stands proudly along the Corniche, facing the Mediterranean with a calm, commanding presence. Its sweeping arches, engraved plaques, and eternal flame honor Egypt’s fallen naval heroes. With waves crashing nearby and sea air drifting through the plaza, the site carries a quiet dignity that makes every visitor pause, reflect, and appreciate the country’s maritime legacy.

Looks wonderful at night with the rain, on the back of a horse

A great place to visit

The monument of the unknown naval soldier is one the most known attractions in Alexandria and is located in Manshia district in the city center. The monument was originally built for Khedive Ismail by the Italian community of Alexandria to commemorate his role in developing the city and caring for their community. After the change of regime in 1953, the monument was changed to commemorate the fallen naval soldiers of Egypt. The statue of Khedive Ismail, which stood in the middle of the monument, was transferred to the museum of arts and then next to the Roman amphitheater and ruins where it’s still standing today.

The monument itself is very nice but you can’t go inside and the area’s littered with trash.

a historical monument and landmark at the shores of the Mediterranean in Alexandria city downtown. A lot of visitors com here to remember the glorious history

The place looks amazing at night Highly recommend to visit at night The place itself is quite cool to have a look at it when you visit alex and take some photos.

The place is cool, but need to be more organized, and I don't really get it , why would they close the place and never let visitor's in since its a square in the middle of a public street. Some things in Egypt are just unbelievable, unexpected and unexplainable