Tourist places in Cairo that you should not miss

Written By إسماعيل قاسمي on 2016/01/25

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Perhaps the name "Cairo" is a unique name that has the right to dominate tourism in the world, because it is a victorious city in the families of travelers from around the world, especially with the tourism experiences it offers in the largest Arab and African city.

Felucca ride on the Nile

One of the best ways to get to know the river that has been the artery of Egypt since its inception, the flat-bottomed felucca is the ancient Egyptian traditional sailing boat.

The pyramids and the Sphinx

A trip to Cairo would not be complete without visiting nearby Giza to see its gigantic ancient monuments, and while it is a crowded tourist spot, there is no doubt that it provides an unforgettable sight.

Egyptian Museum

The Art Gallery amazes its visitors with its collection dating back to time immemorial, not only because it is historically priceless, but the sheer number of pieces also fascinates the public. It was opened in 1902 and contains 107 chronological halls featuring mummies, jewelry and other pieces from ancient times.

Bab Zuweila

Bab Zuweila is located in Cairo near the mosque of our master Al-Hussein, and there is the most vocal street market complete with its treasures, and within it is the Bab Zuweila market, which is the only remaining door of the southern wall that borders the old city.

Khan Al-Khalily

It is the largest open-air market in the city of Cairo, and it includes rows of rows of sales of souvenirs, spices, perfumes, and jewelry.. The market was established in the 14th century and hosts vendors who have continued in business for several generations.

Mosques

The Imam Al-Hussein Mosque, which is located in Al-Hussein district, is the most famous and beautiful mosque in Cairo, with its unique design, high and vaulted ceiling, gray marble columns, hanging chandeliers, and other details.

Old Cairo

Also known as Coptic Cairo, it is a quiet neighborhood characterized by a number of Coptic monuments such as the crypt of the Holy Family under the Church of St. Sergius, the Church of St. George and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Babylon fortress

This fort is located at the entrance to Coptic Cairo, and all that remains today are these large towers that guard the entrance to the fort, and some clear remains to the left when facing the Coptic Museum.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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