Cairo Destinations
As the Arab world's largest metropolis, Cairo attracts an abundance of tourists, students and expats each year. Those interested in learning about Egypt's history and experiencing its culture firsthand should put Cairo on their bucket list.
Egyptian Museum
Proudly hosting the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, also known as the Egyptian Museum, is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Cairo, Egypt. More than 120,000 artifacts of great value are kept there, with a variety of them on exhibit. The Egyptian Museum is the largest in Africa and is situated in a 1901 structure in Tahrir Square.
Things to Know Before Visiting
- Address: El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate, 4272083, Egypt
- Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
El Khalili Bazaar
Get a taste of the local Cairo culture with bargaining and bickering over prices here in El Khalili Bazaar. Built in 970 A.D., the Fatimid dynasty constructed it beside the metropolis of Cairo.
Salah El-din Citadel
Salah El-Din Citadel dates back to 1176, when it served as the capital until 1860. In the citadel, you can also visit the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque or Alabaster Mosque.
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