In 1876 trips
Of all Egypt's monuments, none is as majestic and haunting as the Great Sphinx. It was named as such by the Greeks, …
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Unscheduled - Cairo
In 658 trips
A retreat from the sun in summer, in milder winter temperatures it's even easier to lose a day wandering this this s …
In 782 trips
Built during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance, this 187 meter (615-feet)-high slender tow …
In 541 trips
It may look like the partner of the Sultan Hassan Mosque next door, but half a century separates their construction …
In 499 trips
One of Cairo's major attractions, the massive Citadel complex dominates the city skyline. Built on a limestone spur …
In 512 trips
Established in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction, this renovated old building houses the …
In 164 trips
With more space devoted to ceremonial equipment and costumes than the brutal realities of war, pacifists should not …
In 150 trips
Built in 684 CE by a wealthy scribe called Athanasius, this church was originally dedicated to Abu Kir and Yohanna ( …
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East of Fortress of Babylon
Cairo, 11211
Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist Information)
Add to TripCairo, 11211
Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist Information)
In 105 trips
This church was originally built in 684 CE by a wealthy scribe named Athanasius, also credited with the building of …
In 69 trips
The construction, embellishment and restoration of the Religion Compound of Old Cairo is one of the most exciting an …
In 170 trips
Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous …
In 89 trips
Built between 1318 and 1335, this was once the main mosque of the Citadel. Although neglected for a long time (it on …