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Title: Relive the Antiquities of Cairo
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Relive the Antiquities of Cairo
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- Cairo is a city of surprises. It is a city where
one never knows when he or she might stumble upon
some half-forgotten monument. It is the home to
best Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sights in
Egypt. Cairo is the capital city of Egypt, and
the biggest city of Africa. It is invigorating,
captivating, effervescent and hospitable city at
the same time. Cairo is a shoppers paradise not
only can one get everything in the markets but
one can also see the items in their making. - The breeze flowing from the river Nile offers
relief from the summer heat, which makes
accommodation by the Nile a pleasant stay. The
temperature in Cairo remains moderate throughout
the year except for some specific times in
summer, July is the hottest month and
temperatures as high as 36?C and above are
common. January is the best time to visit with
temperature ranging between 15?C 20?C.
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The Pyramids
- They top the list of tourist attractions in every
Cairo tour guide. And the pyramids are the main
reason for most behind visiting Egypt and
especially Cairo. - The great Pyramid of Khulfu (or Cheops), the
Pyramid of Kafhre, the smaller Pyramid of
Menkaura are the three main Pyramids of Cairo - Getting around the pyramids is very easy one
can hike, ride a horse or take a camel ride. One
can always take a Buggy for the pyramids.
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The Sphinx
- Abu al Hol meaning the father of terror, an
enormous cat like sculpture carved out of a
single block of stone, has fascinated millions of
visitors. - A light and sound show is a nightly affair
centered around the Sphinx.
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Coptic Cairo
- Coptic Cairo or Masr al Qadima is the oldest
part of the city. People often describe this area
as the area of Fustat the first Muslim city to
be established in the area. Emperor Trajan
constructed the fortress of Babylon that marked
The Roman rule. - It is the center for the Coptic Christian
Community and the place to find the Churches of
Egypt. - Top places to visit are Babylon Fort, Hanging
Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, The Religion
Compound, The Coptic Museum, Coptic Cemetery of
Old Cairo, Church of St. Serigius (Abu Serga),
Convent of St. George and, St. Mercurius (Abu
Seifein) Church.
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Islamic Cairo
- Be ready to haggle, as this is the shopping
destination for all tourists. - Ranked as one of the top ten attractions of
Egypt, it is a must visit. - Khan Al Khalili one of the oldest bazaars in
the world should top your list taking in the
sights, smells and sounds of life in all its
commotion and splendor one can shop for
carpets, camels, shoes, books and veils or
whatever else takes your fancy. - Mosque of Muhammad Ali (named after the 19th
Century priest), Ibn Tulun (one of the oldest
mosques of the world) and the Al Azhar
Mosque(has the oldest University of the world in
its compound) are other places of interest in
Cairo.
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Qarafa (The City of the Dead)
- It may not sound like the liveliest part of the
world but this is one of the oldest cemeteriesand
offers accommodation to Cairenes, who want to
stay close to their ancestors. - The places of interest in Qarafa are the colorful
tomb of Sultan Farag Ibn Barquq(411 CE), Sufi
Hostel of Sultan Al Ashraf Barsbay, Saladins
Citadel, gates of the Mausoleum of Sultan
Qaitbay, Mosque of Amir Qurqumas and the tomb of
Khedive Taufik.
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- Other top exciting places to visit in and around
Cairo are the Egyptian Museum(in Luxor), Falluca
(on the Nile), Whirling Dervishes (performances
by Sufi dancers at the Citadel on Wednesday and
Saturday nights at the Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri in
Islamic Cairo) and the Cairo Tower. - You must have read in the Cairo guide that if
you havent tried the street food of Cairo your
tour of Cairo is not complete. Here is the must
have street food in Cairo Fiteer (Egyptian
Pancake), Taamiya (Falafel made up of Fava
Beans), Fuul, Kosharey and the must have roadside
grilled corn. - Have fun touring Cairo!
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