El Alamein is most notable as the place
where the Allied forces of WW II gained a decisive victory
of 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. There
are several hotels and a beach resort nearby (Hotel Atic).
There is also a war museum with collectibles from the
Battle of El Alamein and other North African battles. The
only historical interest in this village would be related
to WW II, and includes an Italian and German military
cemeteries on Tell el-Eisa Hill just outside of town.
Italian Cemetery