Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab World. Nicknamed “The City of a Thousand Minarets” for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region’s political and cultural life. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, is home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. It has 136,000 items on display, with many more hundreds of thousands in its basement storerooms. Over the ages, and as far back as four thousand years, Egypt stood as the land where civilizations have [More]
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East. With a population in excess of 16 million people it is among the world’s most densely populated cities. What To SeeĀ & Do Al-Azhar Park — A glimpse into the captivating past Cairo Opera House — Opera, dance and music Cairo Tower — An 187-metre tower with views of the views of the city, desert and Pyramids, Zamalek, Shubra and the Nile Delta Hanging Church — The most famous Coptic church in Cairo Pyramids at Giza — The oldest and largest of the three [More]