Kom el-Dikka is the only known Roman amphitheater in Egypt, located in the heart of Alexandria. It is an impressively well-preserved structure with thirteen marble terraces. Constructed in the traditional Greek style, it has a flat stage in the center on the lowest level and rises in steps surrounding three-quarters of the stage. The seats are all carved out of beautiful white and gray marble. The first row alone is made of red granite. If you look closely, you can see the remnants of Roman numerals chiseled into every row. The theatre originally had approximately sixteen or seventeen rows of seats that could accommodate an audience of 700 to 800 people. It was eventually expanded and modified to include boxes on the highest level reserved for the rich and royalty. Excavations at the edge of the site have uncovered ruins of ancient Roman baths, lecture halls, and a small village. The Villa of the Birds, the centerpiece, is a large house decorated with beautiful mosaics. There is also a small outdoor exhibition of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman era artifacts that have been found underwater from the nearby harbor.
It is 7.6 km from the city center. The easiest way to reach is by car via Route 75M.
The taxi fare will cost you around EG£ 15 to EG£ 19.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Roman Amphitheater:
Egyptians: EG£2
Foreign nationals: EG£ 15
Tripod: EG£ 20
Villa of the Birds:
Egyptians: EG£ 2
Foreign nationals: EG£ 10
50% reduction for those with an International Student ID Card
Time you can spend
1 hour
Weather
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