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The stately grandeur of this palace owes to its construction in 1863 at a time when a worldwide cotton shortage meant huge revenues for Egyptian cotton exports. It served as a royal palace until the end of the monarchy in 1952,... more
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The first stop of the evening for Cairo's young and beautiful people, a DJ spins nightly in this highly acclaimed nightspot. With tasteful decor, good music and a buzzing crowd, it's hard to find a reason not to come here. The... more
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Jazz, Salsa and Oriental music keep this place alive and happening. Open till late, it attracts a hip crowd. If you are in the mood to eat something light, try the Tuna Salad or the Goat cheese Salad. For breakfast, try the Aft... more
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This beautiful mosque is affiliated with Al-Azhar University, the oldest Islamic university in the world and a prestigious centre of learning since 970 AD. Centuries ago, lectures were held in the mosque itself. Today, they are... more
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Built in 1814, this was formerly the residence of Muhammed Ali Pasha and the location where, according to legend, he waited while his forces entrapped Mameluke leaders and massacred them as they were leaving the Citadel. Its re... more
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This mosque is an example of Mameluke architecture at its very finest. It was built by Al Nasir Mohamed - one of Sultan Qalaun's five sons - who ruled Egypt at various times between 1293 and 1340. Completed in 1295, the mos... more
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The Sphinxes are the most mystical creatures of ancient Egypt. By far the most famous Sphinx is that of Giza, however, this is far from being the only sphinx in Egypt. In fact, there are scores of Sphinxes all over the country.... more
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statue of Ramses from 1290 B.C., the Alabaster Sphinx and other statues (all soldiers with their left continue reading »
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Built between 1318 and 1335, this was once the main mosque of the Citadel. Although neglected for a long time (it once served as a warehouse), the mosque has now been fully restored and is one of the best preserved examples of... more
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This place touts itself as a "neighbourhood restaurant and bar". Its interior is huge, with enough space for five Egyptian birthday parties to rage on, with room left over for walk-ins. The walls are liberally decorated with sp... more
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Popular Cairo Hotels
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Popular Cairo Things to Do
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Popular Cairo Restaurants
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