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.
Ahmed Al.Badawy Muizz Street
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Being one of the oldest streets in Cairo, Muizz Street is recognized for housing the magnificent ancient architectures which are as old as the city of Cairo. Approximately one kilometer long, it has t...
Muqattam Hills
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- City: Cairo
Located on the outskirts of Cairo, Muqattam Hills is a hill range situated to the southeastern part of Cairo. Having significant association with the history of Cairo, there are several caves like str...
Museum of Islamic Art
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- City: Cairo
The Museum of Islamic Art, which has been closed since 2003 for massive renovations, reopened in September 2010 and it was well worth the wait. The 8-year long ...
Museum of Modern Egyptian Art
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- City: Cairo
In the Gezira Exhibition Grounds, opposite the Cairo Opera House sits the beautiful Museum of Modern Art which houses a vast collection of 20th and 21st century...
National Police Museum
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- City: Cairo
A small but interesting museum devoted to Egypt's most sensational political assassinations and murders, along with the murder weapons in some cases. The Nation...
Nile Maxim
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- City: Cairo
Nile Maxim is a famous cruising restaurant on the Gezira island of Cairo which serves luxurious place to dine, enjoying the incredible aura of Nile River. One of the main attractions of the cruise is ...
Obelisk of Senusret I
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- City: Cairo
The obelisk originates from the Temple of Atum, the same complex where Cleopatra's Needle in London and the one in New York's Central Park came from. Made out o...
Prince Said Halim's Palace
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Built in 1896 by designer Antonio Lasciac from imported Italian marbles and stone, it was once a beautiful Palace and the gardens around it are a reminder of th...
Pyramid of Khafre
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- City: Cairo
Being the second tallest and second largest pyramid of the three pyramids, Pyramid of Khafre is made of limestone blocks and the original height of it was 143 meters. Containing two internal chambers,...
Pyramid of Menkaure
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- City: Cairo
Being the smallest in the three pyramids of Giza, it is said to be built as a tomb of Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharoah Menkuare. Having an original height of 65.5 meters, its present height is around 6...
Pyramids Show
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More than slightly kitsch and frequently inaccurate in historical detail, but a worthwhile evening activity nonetheless. The "voice of the Sphinx" narrates the history of the Giza Plateau and its plac...
