Cairo, Egypt's capital. Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world, located on the eastern coast of the Nile River. This is the city for more than 1300 years, is located in the same place with the same name. For this reason, in the nature of the composition of the East and of the West. This nearly 8,000-year history of the city has been home to many cultures and civilizations.
Cairo is a city that is quite crowded. Both the neighboring countries as well as Egypt's economic, political and cultural center position. Country, the government, the parliament, and the majority of some government offices and diplomatic missions located in Cairo.
Where to stay?
Zamalek district
Nacre City
Garden City Area
Heliopolis Quarter
In Dokki
What to do during the day?
Cairo is the largest city in Africa, a city that is very interesting historical structures. Divided by the River Nile, the city offers an impressive image. The pyramids of Ancient Egypt still remains a mystery.
Egyptian Museum (Mathf al - Masri), which has the most comprehensive collection of ancient Egyptian museum. Papyrus and coins dating from ancient times, especially on the ground floor of the museum display.
The last rulers of Ancient Egypt, on the upper floor of the museum's more than possible to see the items. Here is a small grave for Pharaoh.
If you are driving a few miles to the south of Cairo, the pyramids of Giza and Sakara is possible to see. Cairo's tourist district. In this region, which is the oldest and largest of the Pyramid of Cheops, Khafre's Pyramid, Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx can. Coser is the Pyramid of Sakkara is located in the 6th floor.
Jazeera Island, on the Nile River, located in a residential unit. Jazeera is the largest island on the Nile Island. This is located on the island, the most attractive destination in the island's 182-meter-high tower in Cairo. Here is possible to follow the views of the island as well as Cairo.
Islamic Cairo - Hanü'l Khalili Bazaar, one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East was established. This is also where most of the tourists in Cairo is one of the places in which the focus of attention. Tahrir Square, located in the eastern part of the marketplace, a significant example of Islamic architecture.
Cairo Citadel, located very close to Hanü'l Khalili Bazaar. This castle looks like almost a mini-city. In mosques, museums, and a variety of restaurants are also available. Here you can follow the views of the city come out to the castle.
El - Gavri Complex, located south of Hanü'l Khalili Bazaar. Mamluk sultan Al - built by Gavri. The complex has a structure that currently hosts firmament shows.
Islamic Arts Museum, 7 and 12 centuries, the period of approximately 103 thousand pieces, museum exhibits of art.
El - Saving Mosque, Cairo, maintains the distinction of being the second oldest mosque.
Mahmoud Khalil Museum, Cairo, is one of the most important cultural destinations. Important men of the most important art collections in this museum are exhibited in the East and the West.
Old Cairo, south of the city center remains. This structure holds a lot of culture. For this reason known to the world as a place where messages of tolerance. Here are some of the structures; Hand - Muallaka (Church of the Virgin Mary), St. Barbara Church, the Coptic Museum, Ben - Ezra Synagogue, St. George's Church, the Roman Tower of Babel, Amr Ibn Al - As Mosque, Abu Serga Church
The Nile River boat tours, horseback riding, desert safaris include activities such as what to do in the city.
What to do at night?
Nightlife in Cairo has a very complex structure. Although the majority of the Muslims of the city has a lively nightlife. However, in some regions of the solid space is available. Some hotels are also found in the structure pubs, bars and some of the most important parts of the city's nightlife is open 24 hours a day. There are numerous bars and nightclubs in the city center.
Shopping
The first place that comes to mind when it comes to shopping Hanü'l Khalili Bazaar in Cairo. You can easily find almost everything in this bazaar. Tahrir Square, located on the eastern. Handicraft products, souvenirs, jewelry in a wide range of textile products is so pretty.
Papyrus was the most important items for sale in Cairo. Almost every shop you can see easily purchase the papyrus of bargain prices can be quite cheap.
Important Places
Cairo Tower
Old Cairo
Khan el-Khalili
Cairo Opera House
Sakara Pyramid
Great Pyramid of Giza
Pyramid of Khafre
Coser Pyramid
Cairo Citadel
El - Saving Mosque
Abu Sir Necropolis
Pyramid Maldum
Dahshur Pyramids
Mahmoud Khalil Museum
Open-Air Museum of Memphis
Jazeera Island
El - Gavri Complex
Museum of Islamic Art
Andalus Park
Egyptian Museum
Pyramids at Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Tahrir Square