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Founded in 1858 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum's garden), the giant salmon-colored building was built in 1902 under Khedive Abbas II Helmi. Housing one of the world's greatest collections... more
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Goodonya said
… to the Egyptian Museum, where they have the world's largest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. We saw King… continue reading »
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The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Built by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (better known as Cheops) around B.C... more
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Built during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance, this 187m-high slender tower on an island in the Nile offers spectacular views of Cairo. Its concrete lattice work with a fluted lotus flower finial is u... more
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maustin said
… it rains again). We also went to the top of the Cairo Tower to view the city from the top of the smog… continue reading »
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If you're only going visit one mosque in Egypt, then consider this one. Built in 1356 under the orders of Sultan Hassan bin Mohammed bin Qualaun, it was designed to serve not only as a mosque, but also as a religious school for... more
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One of Cairo's major attractions, the massive Citadel complex dominates the city skyline. Built on a limestone spur by Salah al-Din (Saladin) in the 12th century, most of its features are associated with Mohammed Ali, the early... more
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jsmadsen said
… character, and it was a fun experience.I tried to visit the Citadel--the so-called nerve center… continue reading »
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Opened in 1988, the Opera House complex is a stunning jewel of postmodernist architecture incorporating Islamic and Pharaonic motifs. There are two opera halls, one of which is strictly jacket-and-tie while the other is a littl... more
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With more space devoted to ceremonial equipment and costumes than the brutal realities of war, pacifists should not be deterred by the name of this museum. Scale models and life-size simulations depict several of Egypt's key ba... more
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Arguably the best private gallery in the city, owner William Wells is a leading figure in Cairo's art community. Exhibitions change frequently and many feature area display installations. Wells is a driving force behind Al-Nita... more
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Established in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction, this renovated old building houses the world's largest collection of Coptic art. Its two wings contain fabulous artifacts (both secular and religious)... 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
Heliopolis Travel Experiences
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Coptic Cairo - A window into the past
Up at 10:00 am and only just barely. I slept more than 12 hours - that’s the longest stretch of sleep I have had in months. I needed that... Continue reading »
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Take Me to the River - Talking Heads
Helipolis-Cairo 2-20-07Africa Last WordsWell today is my last day in Egypt, thus Africa, and my last look for a long while on the Nile. I... Continue reading »
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The First Day: Memphis and the Pyramids
Walid, our tour guide, was superb, intelligent, organized and attentive, but more than that, he had an infectious laugh. He had stu... Continue reading »
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I Missed My Camel Ride
We arrived back in Cairo at the Giza train station at about 5:45 in the morning and were met by none other then Ahkmet. He and George wer... Continue reading »
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The Pyramids and the Sphinx!
Hi guys!So far my time in Cairo is really going well. I've met some really great people here and we're having lots of fun! It's kind of... Continue reading »
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