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10 best places in Cairo
Cairo is a deafening, exhilarating megacity on the Nile, where millennia-old pyramids sit alongside chaotic bazaars, shisha cafés and one of the richest museums on Earth.
Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, still standing on a plateau at the city's edge.
Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square
The largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Khan el-Khalili
A legendary 14th-century bazaar of gold, spices, carpets and narrow alleys buzzing with life.
Citadel of Salah al-Din and Mosque of Muhammad Ali
A medieval hilltop fortress with an alabaster mosque and sweeping views over Cairo.
Coptic Cairo
The city's oldest quarter, home to ancient churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and cobbled lanes.
Al-Azhar Park
A manicured green oasis with views of the old city's minarets, best visited at sunset.
El Fishawy
Cairo's oldest café, tucked into Khan el-Khalili and running almost nonstop since 1773.
Naguib Mahfouz Café
A restaurant in the heart of Khan el-Khalili, named for the Nobel laureate, serving classic Egyptian dishes.
Ibn Tulun Mosque
One of Cairo's oldest and largest mosques, a masterpiece of 9th-century early Islamic architecture.
Cairo Tower and the Corniche
An observation tower on Zamalek Island overlooking the Nile and Cairo's lively evening promenade.
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