Top Attractions to See on Cairo Holidays
With a name that means ‘victorious’ it is a little wonder that Cairo is often regarded as one of the most fascinating cities of them all. Egypt’s capital and Africa’s largest city is undeniably a place where one can relive the past. Cairo reflects many characters – turn one corner and explore its cosmopolitan character and turn another to get transported to the pre-historic times.
Amazing skyline by the river Nile, opulent hotels and shopping malls, mystical desserts, and a memorable experience at the legendary attractions make every holiday to Cairo an indelible scene of life. Travellers plan their luxury holidays in cairo with sufficient time for some awe-inspiring sightseeing in and around the city. Take a look at the top 5 attractions that are must-see and hold the essence of this bamboozling city.
Pyramids of Giza
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world and prime tourist attraction of Cairo holidays – Pyramid of Giza is as big a tourist delight as they come! The pyramid is said to be constructed with 2.5 million limestone blocks in 2600 BC. Immaculate designs and extra-ordinary architectural skills baffle many but it is the mystique and the enigma associated with the pyramids that truly make it one of the world’s top attractions. Several of the top class luxury hotels in Cairo are located near the Pyramids of Giza, allowing not only a lavish stay but also a view of fabulous skyline of pyramids.
Bayn Al Qasryn
Considered the ideal place for experiencing the Islamic Cairo – Bayn al-Qasryn used to be the most happening public square in the city with all the busy market stalls and street performers. Now the square is lined three Mamluk palace complexes. The Madrassa (theological school) and Mausoleum of Qalaun are marvellously decorated with detailed stucco arch bearing stars and floral motifs and flecked glass.
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is located in Midan Tahrir. The museum exhibits 120,000 artefacts spanning from the earliest dynasties to Roman era. Tutankhamun Galleries are renowned to be the most tempting of all displays at the museum. These galleries exhibit the gold and gem-inlaid funerary mask and more than 1,500 other riches are found in the tomb of the Boy King. There is a Royal Mummy Room that holds the corpses of several of Egypt’s most influential pharaohs including Seti I and Ramses II. Egyptian Museum of Antiquities beguiles traveller around the globe and is surely a must-see attraction on Cairo holidays.
Ibn Tulun Mosque
Every visitor descending upon the shores must explore this oldest intact mosque in Cairo. It was built with mud, bricks and wood on six acres of land and completed in 879. Ibn Tulun Mosque is a true example of classic Islamic architecture inspired by Iraqi models. Magnificent views from the top of spiral minaret are simply breathtaking.
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