Coptic Museum (The)

Established in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction, this renovated old building houses the world's largest colle...

This, one of the oldest churches in Cairo, is built on the site where the Holy Family allegedly rested at the end of their journey to Egy...

Built in 684 AD by a wealthy scribe called Athanasius, this church was originally dedicated to Abu Kir and Yohanna (or St. Cyrus and St....

The construction, embellishment and restoration of the Religion Compound of Old Cairo is one of the most exciting and ambitious projects...

Built in the ninth century, this church is also known as 'kasriyyat el rihan', which means the 'pot of basil'. The origin of this name is...

This picturesque and serene cemetery is one of the prettiest cemeteries in Egypt. The gravestones are wonderfully ornate with many statue...

This church is dedicated to St. Shenuti who is the most famous of the Coptic saints. It was built in the 7th Century, but underwent many...

This convent is situated very close to the Religion Compound and has also been fortunate to be amongst the wonderful recent renovations a...

Accessible only by boat, this private tourist project on an island in the Nile south of the Giza Bridge attempts to simulate life and wor...

Built in the early 1900s, this museum was formerly the residence of Prince Mohammad Ali, the uncle of King Farouk. While it doesn't draw...

Dine in elegance in, of all places, a shopping mall. This is not your ordinary mall, and neither is the exquisite menu prepared by French...

Once a favourite of King Farouk himself, this old carnivores' hangout continues to offer good, hearty food to a dedicated clientele. Havi...

An elegant dining experience, this popular Italian restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton is famous for its authentic food and efficient serv...

Great seafood doesn't have to be expensive. Head downtown to stuff yourself silly. At first glance, this inconspicuous restaurant in Bab...

Known to a small circle of locals and ex-pats (especially the French community), this hidden gem serves up delicious continental fare at...

Come early or make a reservation as good food and an equally delicious atmosphere have made this Italian restaurant a favourite among Cai...

Founded by Muslim Chinese refugees, this long-standing alley restaurant offers decent food at decent prices. Screens, fans and chopsticks...

A favorite haunt of Egyptian media notables, this well-known restaurant sits in the shadow of the Radio and TV building, just a stone's t...

A welcome respite for worn-out shoppers, this downtown Swiss-run establishment has a restaurant, cafe and patisserie. The pseudo-Swiss at...