Zizinia Explained

Zizinia
Native Name:زيزينيا
Pushpin Map:Egypt
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Egypt
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Egypt
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Subdivision Name1:Alexandria
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Alexandria
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:+2
Coordinates:31.2354°N 29.9682°W
Official Name:Zizinia

Zizinia (زيزينيا) is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It is home to the Royal Jewelry Museum and residence of the Governor of Alexandria. It is regarded as an affluent neighborhood where many lawyers, doctors, and business executives live.

History

The name of the neighborhood goes back to the Greek merchant Étienne Zizinia (Στέφανος Ζηζίνια, 1784-1868), consul-general of Belgium in Egypt. He sold part of the land he owned in Alexandria to the government for the extension of the tram line.

Places of interest

Notes and References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLMMKwysk2A Al-Safa Palace