The Pompey´s Pillar which was in fact erected to honor the emperor Dioclecian is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria. Besides that, it is also the largest pillar constructed outside Rome and Constantinople, which were the two capitals of the Roman Empire. This column is built of red Aswan granite and almost 27 m high.

One of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages, a multi-level labyrinth, Kom el Shoqafa, features numeral chambers with pillars, religious symbols and sarcrophagi. The interior of the chambers is a beautiful combination of Egyptian, Roman and Greek culture.

Catacombs were used from 2nd to 4th century and after that period they fell in disuse. In 1900, the catacombs were accidentally discovered. It is believed that those catacombs were intended to be used by a single family but they were later expanded.

A circular staircase was used to move bodies to the tombs. There is one more famous room in these catacombs, the Hall of Caracalla, the mass tomb built by the Roman Emperor Caracalla.

In 1967, due to construction works, the only Roman Amphitheater of this kind in Egypt, was discovered. It was built in the 2nd century AD. It is estimated that the theater with its 13 tires could receive 800 spectators. The theater includes galleries, sections of mosaic, marble seats, and columns, two of which are still standing by the theater. Roman baths with pools and pipes that can be seen are also located near the theater.

The Graeco-Roman Museum was built in 1892 and it had 11 galleries, but over the time, as the museum grew, extra galleries were added. Museum is home to many valuable collections, such as the coin collection that dates back to 3rd century BC.

There are exhibited items representing the cult of Serapis as well. They represent the period between, or the transition period between two totally different religions, the Roman and Pharaonic. Mummies, Christian antiquities, Roman and Helenic statues all pertain to this collection.

The Apis Bull that was found near the Pompey Pillar in Alexandria which dates back to the period of the Emperor Hadrian can be seen in this museum. 

In the other rooms of the museum visitors can enjoy the exhibitions of pottery, statues, sphinx, Isis, amphoras, textile, metal, sliver, gold, glass, etc.

The Museum Garden is also admirable. It contains numerous statues and artifacts spread out through the garden.