The vibrant capital of Egypt, with lots of things to do and plethora of historical and cultural attractions is surely to excite and inspire even the most seasoned travelers. From carbohydrate bombs to hunting museums to camel rides to legacy of the pyramids, there are far more compelling reasons to visit the shock and awe of Cairo.
ThutmoseIII Cairo Opera House
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Regarded as Egypt's most important cultural stage, Cairo Opera house is home to much more than just the opera. Founded in 1869 as the Royal Opera House by Khedive Ismail, the original building was des...
Cairo Puppet Theatre
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Located at the Opera Square in downtown Cairo, Cairo Puppet Theatre is meant for holding traditional puppet shows. The shows presented are on priority in Arabic...
Cairo Tower
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A distinctive landmark visible from most of downtown Cairo, the Cairo Tower was completed in 1961 and reaches a height of 187 m. It serves incredible day and night views over central Cairo and moreove...
Church and Monastery of St George
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The Church of St. George dates to the 10th century or earlier. However, the current structure on the site was built in the early 20th century, having been rebui...
Churches of St. Sergius (Abu Serga) and St. Barbara
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- City: Cairo
St. Sergius is one of the oldest churches in Cairo, built in the 4th century it has been built, destroyed and renovated many ...
Cinema Metro
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Being one of the oldest movie theatres in Cairo, Cinema Metro was established in year 1940 and used to formerly telecast only the movies produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Being the first cinema in Egyp...
Coptic Museum
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The Coptic Museum is probably one of the most interesting museums to visit in Cairo which houses the world's largest collection of Coptic art. It was founded in 1908 by Marcus Simaika Pasha to house C...
Egyptian Museum
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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as Egyptian Museum is one of Cairo's most visited museums and is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts with more than 120,000...
Egyptian National Railways Museum
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Built in 1932 next to Ramses Station, the Egyptian National Railways Station presents a beautiful collection of old locomotives, including one built for Empress...
El-Sawy Cultural Wheel
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It is a privately owned cultural center located on the Gezira Island and is considered as one of the most important cultural venues of Egypt. Attracting thousan...
Ethnological Museum
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Established in 1895 by Khedive Ismail, this small gem reveals a museum which is home to a number of exhibitions detailing traditional life in Cairo throughout its long history, including village craft...
Falaki Square
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Midan Falaki is a public square surrounded by coffee merchants and coffee shops. During the day you can sit and enjoy one of the many blends and play a game of backgammon with the more intellectual Eg...
