Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment announced a comprehensive plan to revive heritage areas and boost tourism in Alexandria. Minister Manal Awad and Governor Ayman Attia inspected ongoing projects in El Gomrok district, including Mosque Square, the new Fish Market, and the surroundings of Qaitbay Citadel.
The Mosque Square project, launched in 2023, upgrades one of Alexandria’s most prominent religious landmarks, home to historic mosques such as El-Mursi Abu El-Abbas. Works include restoring prayer areas, commercial spaces, gardens, and administrative buildings, while preserving the site’s heritage character.
The new Fish Market project is designed as a modern wholesale and retail hub with logistics services, cold storage, and sea-view restaurants, aiming to enhance trade efficiency and add a tourism dimension. The old fish market building, over a century old, will also be restored to maintain its architectural value.
Awad emphasized removing unsafe structures, improving cleanliness, and preserving the city’s visual identity. She said the projects represent a model for reviving heritage zones, improving urban life, and attracting visitors.
Governor Attia highlighted that the developments around Mosque Square and Qaitbay Citadel balance modernization with heritage preservation, creating open spaces, services, and cultural pathways that reflect Alexandria’s historic spirit.
