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Α5
2009-2010
Cairo “ Still an Enigma
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
You will find the mystique
city Cairo situated along the Nile. This city is known locally as Al Qahirah or
the ˜Mother of all Cities as it connects strategically the trade routes to
three major destinations, i.e. Asia, Europe and Africa. This is the largest
city in Africa and the Middle East which enjoys a homogenous mix of Jewish,
Islamic and Christian population for the last 2000 years.
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Cairo Major Tourist
Attractions
1. History
Showcased Just 24 kilometers
away from Cairo you will find the Memphis and Saqqara. Memphis is famous as the
old Capital of Egypt which was built by King Menes. You will find here the
amazing statue of Ramsesses II which stands 13 meters tall and weighs about 120
tons. Another must-see spot in Memphis is the Temple of Embalming he Sacred
Apis Bull. Close to it is Saqqara which is basically an ancient Egyptian
cementery. Here you will be able to see the majesty of the Step Pyramid (built
by Imhotep for King Zoser) and the Pyramids of Unas (5th Dynasty of Pharaohs),
Serapheum (Greek Philosopher) among others.
2. Churches
– You will have to see the Hanging or Al-Muaallaqah Chuch, the Church
of the Virgin (Al-Adra), the Cathedral of St Mark (Al-Qiddis Morcos), the
Church of St Sergius (Abu Sergah), the Church of the Virgin in Zaytoun. While
you are visiting these amazing churches from the time of Babylon, check out the
Coptic Museum which offers the display of some exceptional Christian
manuscripts, icons and relics.
3. Mosques
– Do look up the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas, the Blue Mosque and the
Alabaster Mosque of Mohammad Ali, the Mosque of Sultan Hassan among others.
Check out the Bab Al Khalq Museum where you will find an exceptional array of
Islamic art and relics.
4. Parks
and Gardens – Cairo has some amazing parks and entertainments
areas. You must see the Fish Gardens in Zamalek and the amazingly landscaped
International Garden in Nasr city. Another must-see spot here is the Andalusian
Gardens which famous all over the world.
5. Shopping
Venue – Visit the Khan-Al-Khalili Bazaar which offers you a
chain of medium and small shops where you could buy absolutely anything you
wanted. Check out the exquisite work in gold and silver ornaments and the
intricate embroidery on fabric. You will also find here some very unusual
woodwork that is very popular with tourists.
6. Entertainment
– Cairo offers all kind of entertainment from the highly cultural Opera
House which is a seven storied ultra modern building to all night bars and
cafes. The Opera House was built with the collaboration of Japanese architects
and the result is stunning. It houses three large theaters, a huge museum and a
library. There is a rotating restaurant on the top which can be quite an
exhilarating experience.
Everything in Cairo is
enigmatic and mystique though it is modern and vibrantly alive. There is
something there that makes it extremely intriguing and attractive to the
outsiders.
Egypt –
the land of pharaohs and pyramids!
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Popularly known as the land
of pharaohs and pyramids – Egypt is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in northeastern Africa. From attractions ranging from the red sea
to the Sinai Desert and Cairo to Abu Simbel, Egypt is a magical destination
which you must take a visit at least once in your lifetime!
All of the cities in Egypt
are dotted with awe-inspiring ancient monuments and temples, high mosques, and
exciting museums. For instance, a visit to Cairo
– Egypt’s capital as well as the largest city in Africa
– would be really a great experience. Among many of its marvelous
attractions are the Hanging Church – the seat of Coptic worship, the Ben Ezra
– the oldest synagogue in the country, Ibn Tulun mosque – one of the
largest in the world, the Al-Azhar mosque within which the oldest university in
the world is situated, the modern opera house, and the Egyptian Museum housing
more than 1, 00,000 artifacts including mummies, pottery, and ancient jewelry.
Perhaps, most interesting
as well as significant of Egypt’s attraction would be the pyramids of
Giza, which are one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Each pyramid consists of
tomb of different Egyptian kings, of which the most remarkable is the Great
Pyramid of Khufu, built by Pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty in around 2560
BC. Also, great are the pyramids of pharaohs such as Kafhre and Menkaura. One
of the interesting things regarding these monuments is the image of Sphinx
– a cat-like structure lying on its front. A specialty of this structure
is that it is carved out of a single block of stone.
After Giza pyramids, the
most frequently visited Egyptian site is Luxor whose prime attraction is the
world’s largest ancient site – Karnak Temple, situated on the banks of
the Nile River – the longest in the world. The focal point of the
temple is an open air museum with four parts such as the precincts of Amon-Re,
Amenhotep IV temple, Mut, and Montu.
Close to the Egyptian
border near Sudan, Abu Simbel is another great destination, with amazing monumental
treasures such as the magnificent rock temples of Hathor and Re-Harakhte. Abu
Simbel’s attractions also include the Lake Nasser, a man-made lake
erected during 1960s. Apart from these, Abu Simbel hosts a range of events and
festivals including Abu Simbol – the light and sound show, Lake Nasser
Cruise, and Sun Festival.
Interesting destinations in
Egypt also include Alexandria – the second largest city as well as the
main port of Egypt. Of its main attractions are Graeco-Roman Museum, Pompei’s
Pillar, and the Roman Amphitheatre. Other popular attractions in Egypt include
Aswan with highlights like Nubian Museum; Port Said – an unusual
destination famed for its colonial architecture and parks and gardens; and Siwa
Oasis – a marvelous destination to relax as well as swim.
Explore the history of
Egypt by taking a tour to destinations such as El-Alamein and the commonwealth
war cemetery. Egypt also has to its credit the largest desert in the world
– the Sahara, stretching more than 3,320,000 square miles.
Besides many other things
to do in the country
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Sorouh
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