Egypt: 19th book fair in Alexandria attracts summer visitors

In the Egyptian city of Alexandria, summer visitors are flocking to the 19th book fair, a two-week event running until July 28th.

Stacks upon stacks of books lined the shelves, tables and walls at a book fair held at the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria.

The event – which runs until July 28 – is held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern Library of Alexandria, an elaborate piece of architecture which opened in 2002.

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