Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Alexandria's public library cost a fortune and was finished in 2002.  It's meant to look like a rising sun.  My helicopter ride fell through, so you'll have to look here for an aerial photo.

Once upon a time, Alexandria had the most famous library in the world.  This new one is an attempt to rekindle some of that magic.

There's been some controversy about the new library, particularly because it cost so much to build that they've had trouble filling it with books.  Controversy aside, I loved the place; I spent an afternoon there and didn't even get to see chunks of what the library had to offer.

Here are some photos of the reading room.