Cairo attractions
Cairo is the city that never sleeps, the city
of thousand minarets and the heart of Africa and Middle East. Too many titles have been given to this great megacity for being the host of great culture,
significant knowledge, and remarkable history. The city was inhabited since
antiquities and passed by many historic periods, different civilizations and a
lot of influencers. From the starting point of pharaohs' kingdom passing by the
Greek-Roman invasion to the Islamic conquest in 642 A.D, we can't also forget
the Christian rising in Egypt. All of these diverse left thriving knowledge and
heritage reflected in each of Cairo attractions.
Cairo attractions
Cairo attractions are divided into three
phases; the pharaonic period phase, the Christian era and the Islamic old Cairo
attractions. Since Cairo and Giza are considered as one big city even if they
are separated on maps, the three pyramids, sphinx and the valley temple are
included in any Cairo day tours. Also, the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo is
a must to see for housing the large pharaonic collection in the world. Cairo
has witnessed the early rising of the Christian era. In fact, Cairo city has
some places where the holy family took shelter, and these places now are
erected as monasteries and churches. You go for Coptic day tour to visit all
the remarkable churches in Egypt like the hanging church of holy marry that
lies on the top of Babylon fortress. The last phase of Cairo attractions is
Islamic Cairo where you'll find Salah Al-Din citadel that was built in the 12th
century to protect the city against invaders and crusader campaigns. The massive citadel has three main gates and
host inside the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali and three small museums. You
can't skip old Cairo area without visiting the 600 years old Khan Al Khalili
bazaar that houses many small bazaars sell national and local products beside
some jewelries, antiques, and souvenirs.
Comments
Post a Comment