November 2024

The Serapeum is an underground tomb that houses numerous ancient Egyptian sarcophagi, some crafted from granite and others from basalt These sarcophagi are not only of considerable size but also feature intricate engravings

Established in 1932, the museum serves as a landmark attraction for tourists, showcasing the development of the world’s railways It displays over seven hundred exhibits, including models, historical paintings, and photographs, offering insights into the history of global railway development The museum is open all year round, from Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday,

Located on the road northwest of Cairo towards Alexandria, the Birqash Camel Market is one of Egypt’s larger camel markets, with hundreds and thousands of camels waiting to be sold Visitors can witness the bustling scenes of Egyptians haggling Entry to the camel market requires a ticket, and it is undoubtedly an excellent location for

Al-Azhar Park, situated in the heart of Cairo, Egypt’s capital, is a public recreational area that opened in May 2005, covering an area of approximately 30 hectares The park is home to numerous historical sites, such as the recently discovered Ayyubid dynasty walls, which were built by Saladin 800 years ago You can also find

The Egypt National Military Museum is located in the Citadel of Saladin The exhibits in the museum are very rich, ranging from ancient times to modern times You can see army weapons, equipment, and clothing from various historical periods in Egypt, such as muskets, spears, airplanes, and cannons, as well as real objects, replicas, models,

The name of the Akmal Mosque is derived from Arabic and means moonlight Therefore, the temple also has the beautiful name of ‘Moonlight Temple’ Although the mosque is very small in scale, the entire building is exquisitely delicate The mosque incorporates the architectural essence of that time The walls, fronts and minarets are covered with

Overlooking from the northeast of Saladin Citadel, between Al-Azhar Park and Mokattam Hill, stretches a sprawling area of low, dilapidated grey buildings known as the famous Cairo cemetery ‘City of the Dead’, also referred to as ‘Qarafa Cemetery Complex’ This place is the final resting ground for many prominent figures Unlike ordinary cemeteries, the tombs

Dashur is located about 40 kilometers south of Cairo and is on the desert on the west bank of the Nile River There are several pyramids located there, two of which are the oldest and better-preserved pyramids in Egypt Dashur is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramids

The museum mainly exhibits works of many famous artists There are also many Western paintings and numerous sculpture works Most of the exhibits are well preserved If you have ample time, it is still very worthwhile to take a look Opening hours: Open from 10:00 to 15:00 on Tuesdays to Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout

Located in the heart of Cairo, the museum boasts a rich collection of exhibits displayed through various multimedia and different methods, with the exquisite mummies and sculptures being particularly astonishing