Library of Alexandria, founded in the III century BC, was the richest collection of books of antiquity, until died in a huge fire in 47 BC She was considered one of the major research centers of its time - it has, in particular, have worked Archimedes and Euclid. In 1970, Egyptian scientists have proposed to revive her. And in 2002, the library opened its doors.

The Library of Alexandria is a colossal cylindrical building. On her wall outside, cut alphabets of various languages. The collection of the library has about 8 million books. Reading room - the largest in the world and is designed for two thousand people. Next erected Palace of Congresses.