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Rail Tours. Trolley Tours. It is a beautiful place, as much for the elaborate woodcarving in all the galleries as Top Choice Market in Cairo. The skinny lanes of Khan Al Khalili are basically a medieval-style mall.
This agglomeration of shops — many arranged around small courtyards — stocks everything from soap powder to semiprecious stones, not to Massive yet elegant, this grand structure is regarded as the finest piece of early Mamluk architecture in Cairo. It was built between and by Sultan Hassan, a grandson of Sultan Qalaun; he took the Think again.
Top Choice Coffee in Cairo. Giza Governorate, Egypt. Visit Website. Atmosphere: Family Friendly. In the centre of Cairo, just outside Tahrir Square, is the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities — one of the many museums in the city exploring the glorious past of Egypt. A must-see while in town, the museum houses a collection of more than , Ancient Egyptian artefacts. Take time to browse the museum chambers, dedicated to some of the most prosperous Egyptian dynasties, and to discover what life was like during the reign of the pharaohs.
Architectural Landmark, Historical Landmark. Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Atmosphere: Family Friendly, Kid Friendly. Step into Medieval Cairo, an area also known as Islamic Cairo, for a trip into the land of spices, luxury fabrics and perfume.
The area displays several monuments and mosques from the Islamic period, but the star attraction is undoubtedly the Khan el Khalili market, established in the 14th century. Khan El Khalili, Cairo, Egypt. Building, Mosque, University. The building expanded several times over that 1,year period, thus becoming a harmonious blend of architectural styles.
The place is a must visit if you are planning to travel to Cairo. The reason behind this is the overwhelming architecture of the building and divine historical artefacts housed by the Museum. Since a long time, Egypt, the land of Pharaohs, has been famed for its history. History, which is filled with masterpieces from different segments of life. If someone gives as much as a glance to them, they can say that those masterpieces symbolize the intellect, craftsmanship and culture of ancient Egyptian society.
Built in the parts of downtown Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is also known by different names such as the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the Museum of Cairo. The museum houses some of the rarest and unique historical artefacts of the time. These artefacts are guaranteed to take your interest by awe, giving you a sneak into the golden era of Egypt, when its cultures and heritage flourished under the rule of their kings.
The artefacts in the store of the museum showcase a comprehensive scenario of the Egyptian civilisation, with collections dating back to the pre-historic time.
The completely amazing accumulation of ancient masterpieces showed in Cairo's Egyptian Museum makes it one of the world's most incredible exhibition halls. The museum attracts many tourists and educates them about the history of Egypt. In an era when industrialisation and automation are growing at a rapid pace and penetrating different segments and disciplines of the global market, Egypt is one of the few countries which has stood up to the expectations of people in reviving the historical practices and art.
To prove this statement, Cairo is one such city which has survived itself as a mantelpiece of ancient Egyptian history, culture and the art of making tents.
Spread across a sprawling area of 30 hectares, the Al-Azhar Park in Cairo is another place which is going to leave you spellbound with its beauty. The park is surrounded by some of the most historic and significant districts of Cairo city, and is a must visit place for tourists as well as local residents of the city.
Situated in the northern sector of the Mamluk district, i. The mosque, entirely built in AD, is another proof of Islamic architecture, justifying the excellence possessed by artisans and architects of Egyptian Mamluk period.
Standing firmly at the height of metres from the ground, the Cairo Tower situated at Sharia Hadayek Al Zuhreya Gezira is considered as the second most popular tourist spot after the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Whether it be the design and architecture of the place or the view of Cairo city from the top floor, you are bound to get deeply fascinated by the beauty of this place. Years before the Aswan Dam was built on river Nile in Egypt, the Egyptians constructed an innovative yet simple structure for predicting the nature of river Nile.
This structure, known as the Nilometer, was used to measure the water level of the river Nile. The Nilometer helped in predicting floods and droughts by measuring the water levels of river Nile.
The structure, built between the Manasterly Palace and the Um Kalthoum Museum, comprises of a long staircase going down to the river. One can clearly observe the beautifully built conical dome at the top of the Nilometer with a vertical column pillar standing in the centre, immersed in water. In addition to this, visitors can also grab a view of the coastal town of Dahab in the south of the building, feeling the cool breeze off the waters of river Nile.
One will then be accompanied by a Site Guard, who will take the visitors down the path to the Nilometer. The Site Guard is needed since the building is usually kept shut between the visits. Whatever be the reason, the Nilometer is a must—be on your bucket list during your visit to Cairo. Standing with a height of around meters and a base spanning over meters, the Pyramid of Khafre is also popular as the Second Pyramid of Giza.
Built by the 4th Dynasty Pharaoh Khafre of Egypt, the Pyramid originally had a coating of Tura limestone, making it gleam in the bright sunlight. With the passage of time, the whitish colour of the limestone got faded away, giving it the yellow-brownish colour as people can see today. Due to the increased elevation of the base rock on which the Pyramid is built, the Pyramid of Khafre seems to be taller than the Pyramid of Khufu.
The inner portions of the Pyramid comprise of small and large chambers cut out of limestone, some of which have been discovered by Archaeologists and Egyptologists over the last few centuries.
Out of these chambers, only one chamber has been kept by the authorities for tourists to visit. During your visit to the Pyramid of Khafre, one should also spare time to visit the Satellite Pyramid and the Temples of Khafre built in close proximity to the Pyramid. Present day, one can only observe the remains of the outer foundation of the Satellite Pyramid.
The place is a living feast for the eyes, carefully preserved by Mother Nature over the years only to give us a glimpse of the ancient Egyptian architecture and culture. The Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Menkaure are sure to add up to memories in your travel diaries. Stretching over a length of around 6. Even though its name may sound spooky at once, the place also comprises of residential multi-storey buildings and a Post Office.
One of the most fascinating facts about the Northern Cemetery is that most of the people have built their homes as part of the tomb structure of their dead near-ones.
A large number of people have opened their shops next to the tomb structures. Egyptians, and more specifically Cairenes consider this as a means to stay close to their dead loved ones. The area is even home to some of the famous funerary complexes such as the Mosque of Qaitbey, the complex of Sultan Aashraf Barsbey and the Mausoleum of Ibn Barquq.
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