Cairo - Wikipedia
WEBCairo (/ ˈ k aɪ r oʊ / ⓘ KY-roh; Arabic: القاهرة, romanized: al-Qāhirah) is the capital of Egypt and the city-state Cairo Governorate, and is the country's largest city, home to 10 million people.
Cairo | Egypt, Meaning, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Cairo, city, capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Africa. Founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century, the city lies on the banks of the Nile near ancient Memphis. In modern times it has become a major center of higher education and a cultural capital of the Middle East.
Cairo travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
WEBCairo is the city that never stops... except for traffic jams that is. Find your way around with this guide to the metro, taxis and bus services.
15 Amazing Things to Do in Cairo, Egypt – Earth Trekkers
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · The Pyramids of Giza. Egyptian Museum. Islamic Cairo. Salah El Din Citadel. Al-Muizz li-Din Allah al-Fatima Street. Climb the Minaret at Bab Zuweila. Khan el-Khalili. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i Mosque. Al-Azhar Park. Coptic Cairo. Cave Church. Garbage City. Walk Across the Nile River on the Qasr El Nil …
11 Best Things to Do in Cairo | U.S. News Travel
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · Ranking of the top 11 things to do in Cairo. Travelers favorites include #1 Coptic Cairo (Old City), #2 Islamic Cairo and more.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Cairo - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Cairo, Egypt: See Tripadvisor's 435,675 traveler reviews and photos of Cairo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Cairo. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
8 of the best things to do in Cairo - Lonely Planet
WEBJan 13, 2024 · 1. Cruise the Nile as the pharaohs did. The Nile has been Egypt’s lifeline since ancient times and the 6600km-long (4100-mile) river connects almost all the cities of Egypt. A cruise on the Nile is an unmissable thing to do, especially if you go in a felucca – a wooden Egyptian sailing boat.
Must-see attractions Cairo, Egypt - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Cairo including Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, and Museum of Islamic Art.
Cairo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBCairo (pronounced KY-roh; Arabic: القاهرة al-Qāhirah) is the capital of Egypt and, with a total population of Greater Cairo metropolitan area in excess of 16 million people, one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East (the regions which it conveniently straddles).
Historic Cairo - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBHistoric Cairo. Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century.
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