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Tips 1 - 10 of 18 Cairo Things to Do
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Egyptian Museum: 1. Visit the Egyptian Museum of Cairo
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Gizeh Pyramids: 2. Visit the Pyramids of Giza.
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4.Visit the Christian Coptic church 'Al-Muaallaqah' (4th or 5th century AD) near the south gate of the Roman 'Fortress of Babylon'. http://www.touregypt.net/hanging church.htm
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5.Visit the Virgin's Tree at Zeitoun. According to a tradition, this is the tree where the Virgin rested with the Child Jesus when they came to Egypt.
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6.Visit the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo. It houses a rare collection of ancient Christian relics including remains of architectural works, textiles, icons and old manuscripts reflecting the history of Coptic civilization. http://www.sis.gov.eg/egyptinf/c ulture/html/copt001.htm
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7.Visit the Greek Orthodox church of Mari Girgis (St. George). Built on the ruins of an ancient church, it has a unique circular hall dating to the 13th century AD. http://www.touregypt.net/gstgeor ge.htm Correction: The adjacent monastery of St George belongs to the Patriarchate of Alexandria, but is not the seat of the Patriarch of Alexandria. His seat is at Alexandria.
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