Cairo Landmarks and Historic sites

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The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is one of the Old Seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC. It was constructed to serve as a tomb for the pharaoh after his death. The...

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Fascinate Pyramids of Giza

Situated on the River Nile, Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is famous for its rich and glorious history preserved in Old Cairo and in the magnificent medieval Islamic city. Though firmly attached to the past, the city is also home to a...

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Alabaster Mosque (Mohammad Ali Mosque)

The Alabaster Mosque is a mosque which is situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. This historic monument is situated on the summit of the citadel and is the largest to be built...

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Address: Cairo, Egypt

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Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

Saqqara is the location of the cemetery's main city of Memphis, on the western bank of the Nile, about thirty kilometers from Cairo and 17 in the city of Giza. The importance of the necropolis is the remains of a funerary complex, built by...

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Address: Saqqara , Cairo, Egypt

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Mosque of Ibn Tulun

It is the oldest mosque in the city that has survived in its original form and is the largest mosque in Cairo by extension. Ahmad Ibn Tulun, governor Abbasid of Egypt who ruled between 868 - 884 ordered the construction of the mosque.

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Address: Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Al Qahirah, Egypt

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Citadel (Al-Qalaa)

Al Qalaa is a massive stone fortress set in a beautiful tropical location having magnificent views. This was built by Salah ad-Din in the 12th century. The visitors who visit this historic site has the freedom to roam this castle which still...

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Address: Cairo, Egypt

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Dahshur

Dahshur (Arabic) is an Egyptian site located about 40 kilometers south of Cairo, mainly known for having a real wide necropolis, located in a deserted area of the western bank of the River Nile, with several pyramids, two of them of being...

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Address: Dahshur ,Cairo, Egypt, Africa

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Cairo is an interesting place of ancient houses and has great historic buildings too. Along with River Nile, there is more to this beautiful Egyptian city than merely pyramids and pharaohs. As per the tour period, one can plan his way...

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