Pharos and Pharillon

Experience the intoxicating atmosphere of ancient and modern Alexandria through a mosaic of vivid, captivating historical sketches. From the towering brilliance of the legendary lighthouse to the eccentric poets and merchants who wandered its alleys, the city’s dual nature is laid bare. Whimsical anecdotes contrast with profound reflections on the fleeting nature of empires and the enduring legacy of culture. A beautifully crafted literary love letter to a city suspended between the grandeur of the past and the decay of the present.