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Khan al-Khalili 4.0 stars
Market Place - #1 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
The Khan al Khalili, the famous market in Islamic Cairo, is a favorite tourist
destination. This means, of course, that it is something of a tourist trap. It's ... [more]
Ägyptisches Museum 3.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #2 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
The current Egyptian museum is in shockingly bad condition, considering the importance of
some of the exhibits (the tomb of Tutankhamun, for example). ... [more]
Al Azhar Mosque 4.0 stars
Religious Site - #3 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
This is a not-to-be-missed attraction in Islamic Cairo. The mosque is across the main road
from the Khan al Khalili, and its three minarets dominate the view. I ... [more]

Museum of Egyptian Modern Art 4.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #4 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
There are some truly stunning works in this museum. If you enjoy modern art, this is a
worthy destination. The collection is fairly large and encompasses a ... [more]
Cairo Opera House 4.0 stars
Opera, Theatre, Concert Hall - #5 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
The Opera House in the Gezira Exhibition Grounds was built in 1988 after the old Opera
House burned down. The new one was a gift from the Japanese. The ... [more]
Nile River Dinner Cruise 4.0 stars
Entertainment, Festival, Amusement Park - #6 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
Of course, like any other budget traveller, we had our doubts to the Nile River Cruise -
was it just for the rich and frivolous, bad-standard food and cheesy ... [more]
The Papyrus Factory 4.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #7 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
When you go around Cairo - either with a tour or otherwise - it's quite obvious you're a
tourist, so street-sellers tend to gravitate towards you. One of the ... [more]
Pyramid of Teti 3.0 stars
Prehistoric, Classical Antiquity Site - #8 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
I went to the Pyramids in April and it was scorching and there is no shelter from the sun
so make sure you have a hat or something so you don't get burnt, also ... [more]
The Sphinx 3.0 stars
Sculpture, Monument, Statue, Memorial Place - #9 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
Usually when I've seen photos of the Sphinx it's been framed in a similar way to this
photo here, making the Sphinx look like it's really close to the Pyramids ... [more]
The Citadel 4.0 stars
Castle, Fortification, Palace - #10 of 10 Attractions in Cairo
I wanted to see the Citadel because it seems that from wherever you are in Cairo, you can
see the Citadel and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, which dominates the ... [more]


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