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Often overlooked, this 70-year-old museum located adjacent to the city's main railway station is definitely worth a peek. It boasts over 700 exhibits, including full-size trains and scale models of steam engine locomotives and carriages. Explore the private trains of Muhammed Ali Pasha, that look like they are still ready for service.
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