Built by Sostratus of Cnidus, perhaps for Ptolemy I Soter, it was finished during the reign of Soter's son Ptolemy II of Egypt in about bce. The ruins are on the island of Pharos, near the city of Alexandria, Egypt. This place is beautiful and has amazing views of the library and city. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, existed for over years. Lots of neat history. The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the seven wonders of the world. This is the untold truth of the Lighthouse. When it was built between about and BC, it was the. It. 26, The Lighthouse of Alexandria was once one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This private tour takes you to four spots of your choosing with a private guide to show you around, and provide narration. Options include the Catacombs of Kom. Visiting the Lighthouse of Alexandria is a unique opportunity to witness ancient civilisations' architectural and technological achievements. . Lots of stairs that are uneven, so may be hard for some to climb. Latest travel itineraries for Lighthouse of Alexandria in February (updated in ), book Lighthouse of Alexandria tickets now, view 9 reviews and 3 photos. Alexandria Day tour.