Cairo the largest city of Africa and Middle East founded in AD 969 is the capital of Egypt. Sitting on the Nile River this epic city was raised in during the Medieval Islamic dynasty. Cairo a centre of the region’s cultural life and politics is also called “the city of a thousand minarets” for its predominance of Islamic architectonics. To book flights to Cairo please visit http://www.rehlat.com/en/cheap-flights/cairo-airtickets/

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Major landmark in Cairo, The Pyramids of Giza consists of three pyramids built for pharaohs
Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. In these three the great pyramid of Khufu is the largest and
awarded as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The statue of great Sphinx can be
seen in front of the pyramids standing as a guardian.
Pyramids of Giza
Tourist Attractions in Cairo

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Situated at Tahrir square, The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities exhibits the artifacts,
treasures and mummies of ancient Egypt rulers. There are several sections in the museum
which houses pre-dynasty monuments, Tutankhamen's treasures and medieval Egyptians
coins.
Tourist Attractions in Cairo
The Egyptian Museum

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Al Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt. It is located in El Hussein Square and
famous for religious studies and modern schools for medicine.
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Al-Azhar Mosque

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Old Cairo, also known as Coptic Cairo is a small city situated near Rhoda Island. As the
name suggests this part of the city is well known for its cobbled streets, typical
Egyptian cultural activities and medieval monuments.
Tourist Attractions in Cairo
Old Cairo

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The Citadel of Cairo is one of the most popular tourist visiting places in Cairo. It was once
the seat of the king, now houses museums and mosques.
Tourist Attractions in Cairo
The Citadel

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Built in 14th century, Sultan Hassan Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the
world. This beautifully preserved monument is considered the most compact and
unified of all other Cairo monuments.
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Sultan Hassan Mosque

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Tourist Attractions in Cairo
Bab Zuweila
Southern gate of Fatimid walled city, known as Bab Zuweila is one of the major landmarks in
the city. The tall minarets gives a panoramic view of the city and it also houses a small
museum.

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Rhoda Island is situated at the south of Zamalek connected by a bridge to the
mainland. An eccentric Manial Palace and peaceful streets can be seen on the
Island.
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Rhoda Island

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