The City of Alexandria'sI believe we capitalize city when it's used in the full name "City of __" Sister Cities Committee and the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee promote cultural and educational exchanges across the globe. But where are Alexandria's three sister cities? Let's take a trip.

Caen, France

Est. 1990 | This commune on the northwestern coast of Normandy was once home to William the Conqueror. World War II buffs will be interested to learn that Caen played an essential role in D-Day operations when the British 6th Airborne Division secured the nearby bridges. Our relationship with Caen is usually a part of our commemoration of D-Day in Alexandria.nice find

Dundee, Scotland

Est. 1993 | Historically, Dundee is known for the three Js: jute, jam, and journalism. The city's rapid growth during the Industrial Revolution resulted from its jute and marmalade production. Dundee was also home to a publishing company called DC Thompson — you might know it from the Beano comics.

Helsingborg, Sweden

One of the country's oldest cities, Helsingborg was originally a summer getaway for Swedish royalty. Now, this cultural hub is perfect for pedestrian shopping and sightseeing. Grab your hex key — the city is also home to IKEA's international corporate headquarters.lol

How to get involved

You have a few options, depending on which city you're interested in fostering a relationship with.

The city of Alexandria's Sister Cities Committee is dedicated to the relationship with Dundee and Helsingborg. Interested in joining? There may be an opening.
Interested in becoming a member of the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee? See if there's an opening.