
is most notable as the place where the Allied forces of WW II gained a decisive victory over the Axis forces. Today, the village located about 66 miles east of Alexandria is mostly a port facility for shipping oil. However, it was once described by Churchill as having the best climate in the world.
The British cemetery consists of Thousands upon Thousands of Rock-Hewn tombstones stand straight rows amidst a fenced garden.
The Italian cemetery is a high tower fort standing on a high hill. The walls of the building are covered with marble.
The German cemetery is a fortress like memorial that was built on a high hill overlooking the sea .
The Alamein Museum includes five main halls representing the countries that participated in Al Alamein battle. A variety of weapons and tanks, War scene paintings are exhibited in the museum