18,SIDI METWALLI STR.
ATTARIN
Alexandria
Egypt
- Arts
- Heritage
- International/Cultural relations
- Research
- Youth and education
Established in 1994, the branch is housed in the neoclassical building of the former Averof School for Girls. It has a lending library which is open to the public, as well as areas for exhibitions, lectures and Greek language lessons.
The idea is being considered of creating a 'Constantine Cavafy Hall', whose aim would be the study and documentation of the great poet's work. A Cinema Club operates on a permanent basis, where Greek films are screened with Arabic subtitles. The branch organises lectures, exhibitions, concerts and has developed fruitful co-operation with the University of Alexandria, the Greek community and diplomatic authorities, the cultural foundations of other countries and various institutions with similar goals.