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Welcome to the City of Alexandria Homepage! | City of Alexandria, VA. NEWS. FEATURED NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS. City Council Adopts FY2025 Budget. On May 1, the Alexandria City Council unanimously adopted a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Fund Operating Budget of $926.4 million, which represents a 4.8% increase from the FY 2024 budget.
Things to Do in Alexandria, VA. Whether you’re spending a long weekend or making a day trip from Washington, D.C., you’re in for an unforgettable experience in Alexandria, Virginia, voted one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S 2023and one of The South’s Best Cities 2024by Southern Living.
Jul 18, 2023 · Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the legendary Library of Alexandria and was once the most vital cultural center of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens, Greece.
Dec 13, 2023 · Founded in 1749, Alexandria, Virginia, boasts a rich history and is one of my favorite destinations in Virginia (it is such a good weekend break!). Once home to George Washington, the city’s Old Town area showcases beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture along the iconic King Street.
Dec 14, 2023 · The History of Alexandria, Virginia: An Introduction and Resources. Read a brief history of Alexandria and find more about our history on the Historic Alexandria website and elsewhere on the internet. Page updated on December 14, 2023 at 6:08 PM.
Old Town Alexandria. Old Town is Alexandria’s beloved downtown and nationally designated historic district on the Potomac River waterfront. The King Street Mile and surrounding brick-lined sidewalks are studded with centuries-old architecture, historic attractionsand independent businesses.
Mar 22, 2024 · With more than 250 years of history and hospitality to its credit, Alexandria offers an array of historic and cultural attractions. Alexandria's many historic homes, churches, businesses and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the hand of the past that makes our city the charming and historic town it is today.
