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The last surviving of the Seven Wonders of the World, Giza's three immense pyramids, Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, built over 4000 years ago, were the pharaohs' necropolis. Check out Solar…
One of Egypt's oldest surviving structures (and that's pretty old), the Sphinx near Cairo is a mythological creature, carved from one vast block of limestone. It features the body of a lion, a…
An unmissable landmark, the Citadel near Islamic Cairo was home to Egypt's rulers for 700 years. With great city views - and breezes - the huge fortress contains mosques, palaces and museums…
Made from mud-brick and wood, Ibn Tulun Mosque in Sharia Ibn Tulun was built in 879AD, featuring a pointed arch well before Gothic architecture, and decorative inner arcades. The minaret can…
The 187-metre Cairo Tower, also known as Borg al-Qahira, rises majestically above Gezira Island. A viewing room equipped with telescopes on the 14th floor provides breathtaking views of the…
In serene Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church was built above a Roman water gate, and ascended by steep stairway. Renovated many times, the interior of the 9th-century church has 13 pillars…
Boasting the best facilities in Africa, Cairo Opera House in Gezira welcomes regular performances from visiting opera, dance and music companies. It also promotes the Cairo Symphony Orchestra…
Inside Cairo Citadel, Mohammad Ali Mosque is home to the tomb of Mohammad Ali Pasha, the 19th-century Egyptian ruler and founder of the country's last dynasty of Khedives and Kings. Inside…
