Alexandria Opera House

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Alexandria Opera House, also known as Sayyed Darwish Theatre (and formerly Mohamed Aly Theatre). Alexandria Opera House.jpg
Alexandria Opera House, also known as Sayyed Darwish Theatre (and formerly Mohamed Aly Theatre).

Alexandria Opera House or Sayed Darwish Theatre was built in 1918 and opened in 1921 in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. When it opened, it was named Teatro Mohamed Ali.

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Coordinates: 31°11′48″N29°54′05″E / 31.19667°N 29.90139°E / 31.19667; 29.90139


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