Cairo Hotels

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Immense Cairo is a complex place. Capital of Egypt, the most populous city in Africa and the Arab world, with a history that spans some seven thousand years, the metropolis of almost 18 million people is a wonder to behold. Amid the chaotic gridlock and urban sprawl lies incomparable attractions, from the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities to the Khedivial Opera House. The Old City is a hive of activity, much of which centers around the Khan el-Khalili suq, the ideal open-air marketplace in which to bargain, shop and sample terrific street fare. Major landmarks in the ancient quarter include the Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Islamic Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage section of the city that contains such gems as the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, the oldest temple of worship in Cairo, and Al-Azhar University, the oldest university in the world. Last but not least of course, are the pyramids at Giza, the only Wonder of the Ancient World left intact. ... Read more »