Mahatet El Raml () is a neighborhood in

Alexandria Alexandria ( ; ) is the List of cities and towns in Egypt#Largest cities, second largest city in Egypt and the List of coastal settlements of the Mediterranean Sea, largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at the western edge of the Nile ...

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. It features a large

public square A town square (or public square, urban square, city square or simply square), also called a plaza or piazza, is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town or city, and which is used for community gatherings. Relat ...

containing the main station of the Alexandria tramways. It is one of the main centers for tourism, retail, and entertainment in the city. One of the defining features of Mahatet El Raml is the specialization of vendors along certain streets (e.g. sellers of electrical and electronic equipment congregate in Nabi Danial Street). These vendors also attract tourists, helped by the presence of several hotels, including international chains such as Sofitel, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The Alexandria Opera House and Alexandria Creativity Center, venues for traditional and non-traditional performing arts respectively, are also located in the neighborhood. File:ModernEgypt, Fouad I, DHP13402-1-21 01.jpg, King Fuad I in Mahatet El Raml File:RamlehStation Alexandria 1950.jpg, Mahatet El Raml Square in the 1950s

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