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Popular attractions in Cairo
Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
The pyramids are famous for being one of the old seven wonders of the world, and therefore they are one of the most important tourist attractions in Giza. The three pyramids of Giza, Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, whose age is about 25 centuries, and were built of limestone.
They are surrounded by three other small pyramids in the Giza desert. Visitors can stroll in these historical places and take memorial photos, attend sound and light shows on the history of ancient Egypt, and fun parties in the Sphinx Square.
Cairo Tower
The Cairo tower was built in the shape of a lotus flower, which was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, and its height reaches 187 m. It enables everyone to see all of Egypt from the top of the tower.
Its base was built of granite stone that the ancient Egyptians used to build their temples, and the rest of the tower is made of reinforced concrete. The tower is considered higher than the pyramid of Khufu and its beauty appears at night when its lights are lit to appear in the form of a flower filled with lights.
Pharaonic Village
The Pharaonic Village is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Giza. It shows the state of Pharaonic Egypt, once you enter the village, you will feel as if you’re transported to see Egypt thousands of years ago.
The village is a natural island in the Nile, it’s Located 5 kilometers from the center of Cairo, workers there dress like the ancient Egyptians and carry out work such as agriculture, industry, the practice of the religious rites of the Pharaohs, and their daily affairs, using replica models of the tools of the ancients. The village also includes several museums and a replica model from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Abdeen Palace
The Abdeen palace was built during the reign of Khedive Ismail in 1863 AD. It was named after Abdin Bey, the military commander in the era of Muhammad Ali Pasha, who had a small palace in the same place as the current palace until Ismail Pasha bought it after his death from his widow, and ordered the construction of this palace.
The palace witnessed many important events, as it was the first spark for the beginning of planning and building Cairo in the European style, with wide streets, buildings, bridges on the Nile, and gardens full of trees, palms and rare plants. There are many halls and salons in the palace, a library containing 55,000 books, a theater with hundreds of inlaid chairs, and special places dedicated to women, just like before.
Khan El Khalili
Khan Al-Khalili in Al-Gamaleya in Cairo is a popular market that contains many antiques, utensils, statues and is famous for its lanterns and tent fabrics, especially in the month of Ramadan, when celebrations and festivals attract tourists to see art and Islamic celebrations, and truly understand the Egyptian spirit.
The street is also characterized by the presence of many bazaars and cafeterias, such as the famous al-Fishawy cafeteria on the street. The street is considered a great source of inspiration for many poets and writers, and the most famous of them is the noble prize winner Naguib Mahfouz, who wrote about it in his novels.
Citadel of Saladin
The castle was established by the leader Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi on the Mokattam mountain. Its construction was completed after his death. The castle contains several doors, including the Mokattam Gate, the Wastani Gate, the Iron Gate, the Citadel Gate, and Bab Al-Ezz.
It includes several mosques, such as the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which he built in the heart of the Citadel, and the Mosque and School of Al-Nasir Qalawun. In addition to a number of museums such as the Police Museum, the Al-Jawhara Palace Museum, the Royal Vehicles Museum, and the Military Museum.
