On the Giza Plateau, Khufu's builders oriented the largest pyramid ever built, it incorporates about 2.3 million stone blocks, weighing an average of 2.5 to 15 tons each.
Go here if you want to see treasures of Tutankhamun, remains of Ramses III, mummy of Queen Hatshepsut, many other mummified pharaohs, and an impressive collection of papyrus and coins.
During Ramadan there are great parties that happen there and close to it there's an awesome garden called El Azhar Garden.
Even You are Muslim, Try to Light a candle .. Try this feeling !
A must see museum in Cairo if you have the extra time. Ok its not the Cairo museum, the Arab quarter, the Pyramids, but it does give you a lovely view of an important stage in the emergence of our m
The rare manuscripts of the Quran and a gold inlaid key to the door of the Ka'aba are amazin. Visitors can also see an old gold coin dating to the year 697! Mehr erfahren.
Haven of peace!! A real place of simplicity but yet impressive! Astonishing view from the spiral minaret over Islamic Cairo district! An absolute gem! Not to be missed!
Close to the main sights in Coptic Cairo this modern Souq has a range of handicraft stores and a restaurant.
It is soooooo worth seeing & asking the curator for some info & about the haramlek secret room ;))
The new lighting system has truly modernized and made it a welcomed addition to Cairo's skyline!
You have to go in the place in inside it's amazing and you have to try to go on the roof :D
The remains of this fortress can be seen in Old Cairo, near Coptic museum. Mehr erfahren.
At the east and west approaches of Qasr al-Nil Bridge there are two large stone lion statues guarding each entrance, they are late 19th century works by Henri Alfred Jacquemart.
a Stunning place, a vast open space lying in the bosom of the hills, with dramatic colored carvings all over the mountain. Carvings were done by a Polish Artist , representing stories from the Bible.
Traditional music concerts are held every Friday and Sunday at 7:00 PM, but show up a bit earlier to reserve a seat as it's free!
an old sycamore tree in Mataria that has been attracting thousands of pilgrims each Christmas, it's called the "Virgin's Tree". that have offered shelter for the Holy Family during their stay here.
Very nice with great historical information and stuff to see. What i didn't like is that u can't see the rooms of the palace, only museum areas.
Known as the oldest university in the world, this is the first place where Islamic scholarship thrived. One of the most impressive sites is the courtyard, which has been around since the 10th century.
Its very different in the morning than at night,go both times for full experience
Cannot be described - this is amazing architecture Islamic Art - sealing is a masterpiece - Enjoy
The only round church in Egypt, dedicated to Saint George (Mar Girgis) was built in 1904 after a fire destroyed the 10th century original, which had been built on top of a Roman tower.
By tradition, this (in back) is the site where Moses was pulled from the reeds.
Finally reopened the museum welcomes back its visitors and offers many new objects on display in the very same manner as before. Mehr erfahren.
This museum is situated in a royal palace known as Haramlic and is dedicated to the Military History of Egypt from Pharaonic times to modern days. Mehr erfahren.
Ticket is 1 L.E for students, check out the "om kalthoum" library and the nile-ometer while you are there. The nile view is spectacular
Landscape viwe of The National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization.
A Sephardic synagogue, was built in a style evoking ancient Egyptian temples, opened in 1899, there was a vibrant Jewish community in Cairo. The last time the synagogue was full was in the 1960s.
An amazing place in the heart of Fatimid Cairo. An old house turned into an oriental restaurant with cultural events and art galary as well as live oriental music.
Do not pay the people who give you protective shoe coverings. It's included with your ticket.
انا حزينه ان عندنا مقتنيات رائعه بالشكل ده و للأسف مش حاسّين بقيمتها .. على قد ما بفرح بالأعمال الفنيه العظيمه على قد ما بحزن من عدم الأهتمام بها و بالمتحف ككل !
