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Library of Alexandria (3km)

The Main Library (which can hold up to millions of books) and its affiliated libraries: the Francophone Library, the Depository Library, and the Maps Library Six specialized libraries: The Arts and Multimedia Library The Taha Hussein Library for the visually-impaired The Children’s Library The Young People’s Library The Exchange and Archive Section The Rare Books and Special Collections Library A copy of the Internet Archive Four museums: The Antiquities Museum The Manuscripts Museum The Sadat Museum The History of Science Museum The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) The ALEXploratorium: an exploratorium for introducing children to science The Culturama: a cultural panorama projected over nine screens. It is the first ever patented nine-projector interactive system. It has won many awards. The Culturama, developed by CULTNAT, allows the presentation of a wealth of data layers; presenters can click on an item and go to a whole new level of detail. It is a remarkably informative and attractive multimedia presentation of Egypt’s heritage spanning over 5,000 years of history with highlights and examples of Ancient Egyptian and Coptic/Muslim heritage. VISTA (The Virtual Immersive Science and Technology Applications system): an interactive virtual reality environment that allows researchers to transform two-dimensional data sets into 3D simulations and step inside them. A practical tool of visualization during research, VISTA helps researchers to simulate the behavior of natural or human-engineered systems instead of merely observing a system or building a physical model. Twelve academic research centers: Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med) Writing and Scripts Center Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) International School of Information Science (ISIS) Manuscripts Center Center for the Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CULTNAT) – Cairo Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies Sustainable Development Studies, Youth Capacity Building, and African Relations Support Program Center for Islamic Civilization Studies Center for Coptic Studies Center for Strategic Studies The Women Studies and Social Transformation (WSST) Program The Arts Center Seventeen permanent exhibitions: Impressions of Alexandria: The Awad Collection The World of Shadi Abdel Salam Arabic Calligraphy: Mohamed Ibrahim Collection The History of Printing: Bulaq Press Arab-Muslim Medieval Instruments of Astronomy and Science (Star Riders) Mohamed Shaker Museum The Artist’s Book Mohie El Din Hussein: A Creative Journey The Raaya El-Nimr and Abdel-Ghani Abou El-Enein Collection of Arab Folk Art Seif and Adham Wanly: Motion and Art Selected artworks of Adam Henein (1929) Selected artworks of Ahmed Abdel-Wahab (1932) Selected artworks of Hassan Soliman (1928 - 2009) Farouk Shehata: A Continuing Experience Selections from Caricature Art Mohamed Hassanein Heikal… A Life Journey Nagy Shaker... The Passion of Experimentation and Discovery Four art galleries for temporary exhibitions The Conference Center (which can accommodate up to thousands of people) The new Bibliotheca Alexandrina also hosts a number of institutions: The Academia Bibliotheca Alexandrinae (ABA). Arabic Society for Ethics in Science & Technology (ASEST). The Anna Lindh Foundation for Dialogue between Cultures – the first Euro-Med foundation based outside Europe. The HCM Medical Research Project – located in Shallalat The Arab Regional Office of the Academy of Science for the Developing World (TWAS-ARO). The International Federation for Library Associations (IFLA) Regional Office. The Secretariat of the Arab National Commissions of UNESCO. The Middle Eastern and North African Network for Environmental Economics (MENANEE). The Arab Network for Women in Science and Technology (ANWST). The Secretariat Office of the North Africa and Middle East Science Centers Network (NAMES). ChatGPT Discover the Wonders of Bibliotheca Alexandrina: A Cultural Oasis Step into the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), a vibrant cultural hub dedicated to reviving the spirit of the original library. More than a mere repository of books, the BA encompasses: Main Library and Affiliated Libraries: Main Library (with a capacity for millions of books) Francophone Library Depository Library Maps Library Six Specialized Libraries: Arts and Multimedia Library Taha Hussein Library for the visually-impaired Children’s Library Young People’s Library Exchange and Archive Section Rare Books and Special Collections Library A copy of the Internet Archive Four Museums: Antiquities Museum Manuscripts Museum Sadat Museum History of Science Museum Planetarium Science Center (PSC) ALEXploratorium: An interactive exploratorium designed to introduce children to science. Culturama: A groundbreaking cultural panorama projected over nine screens, providing an immersive journey through Egypt’s heritage spanning over 5,000 years. VISTA (Virtual Immersive Science and Technology Applications system): An interactive virtual reality environment for researchers, allowing the transformation of 2D data sets into 3D simulations. Twelve Academic Research Centers: Including the Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center, Center for Special Studies and Programs, and more. Seventeen Permanent Exhibitions: Showcasing diverse collections, including Arabic calligraphy, the history of printing, and selected artworks of renowned artists. Four Art Galleries for Temporary Exhibitions Conference Center: Accommodating thousands of people for various events. Host to Various Institutions: Academia Bibliotheca Alexandrinae (ABA) Arabic Society for Ethics in Science & Technology (ASEST) Anna Lindh Foundation for Dialogue between Cultures HCM Medical Research Project International Federation for Library Associations (IFLA) Regional Office And more. The new Bibliotheca Alexandrina stands not only as a repository of knowledge but as a dynamic space fostering research, cultural exchange, and dialogue between civilizations. Immerse yourself in this cultural oasis that transcends the traditional concept of a library.