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Tips 1 - 6 of 6 Cairo Things to Do
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At 187 meters high, the Borg al Qahira or Cairo tower gives a great view over downtown Cairo. It cost 50 Egyptian lbs to go up.
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Address: El Gezirah Island
Website: http://www.touregypt.net
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This Mosque southwest of Midan Hussein on Sharia Al-Azhar is open for public visits including allowing tourist to climb the minaret.
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Address: Sharia AL Azhar
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This national museum is the world's greatest collection of Egyptian Antiquities including the world famous treasures of King tut.
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Phone: (202)5782448
Address: Midan El Tahrir, Cairo 11557
Directions: not far from Nile Hilton Hotel
Website: http://www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg
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Just outside of the Cairo city limits are the 3 greatest pyramids in Egypt. They were built by Pharaoh Khufu, his son and grandson. The Khufu pyramid, also known as Cheops, is 140 meters high and is made from over 2,300,000 blocks. The pyramid was completed in 2566 BC.
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Address: Al Haram Str., Gizeh, Cairo
Website: http://www.touregypt.net
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The Sphinx was probably built by Chepren (Cheop's son) at the time he built his pyramid. The Sphinx was carved from a solid block of limestone then clad in harder rock. Today the base has been restored but the head is still in original condition.
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Address: Al Haram Str., Gizeh, Cairo
Website: http://www.touregypt.net
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juliewong Sat Jun 7, 2008 16:15 UTC
Hi Jim, seeing your Cairo pages brings back reminisence of my trip couple of years ago. Great photos. Still love the Egyptian Antiquities Museum until today. Julie | Paul2001 Mon Dec 3, 2007 01:13 UTC
I have to agree that Cairo is very polluted. Nice shots of Pyramids and the Sphinx. | BeatChick Tue Oct 2, 2007 01:51 UTC
I love the photo of the Sphinx with the camel in the distance! Wow. | Narunj Thu Aug 9, 2007 05:44 UTC
Thanks for your comment, Jim! I lookied through your Cairo tips, they're helpful. My ratings are with you... |
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