Monday, December 6, 2010

Cairo, Egypt - Tourist Attractions - What To See & Events

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East. With a population in excess of 16 million people it is among the world's most densely populated cities.

What to see / do

  • Al-Azhar Park - A glimpse into the captivating past
  • Cairo Opera House - Opera, dance and music
  • Cairo Tower - An 187-metre tower with views of the views of the city, desert and Pyramids, Zamalek, Shubra and the Nile Delta
  • Hanging Church - The most famous Coptic church in Cairo
  • Pyramids at Giza - The oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza
  • The Egyptian Museum - More than 120,000 antiquities, covering centuries of ancient history.
  • The Sphinx - One of Egypt's oldest surviving structures
Events

Annual events in Cairo

  • Ashura - Shia Muslims performing zikrs (religious dances) and traditional music.
  • Cairo International Film Festival - Competitions, tributes and controversial films
  • Coptic Christmas - Religious services and concerts and typical Christmas bazaars. Religious services and concerts and typical Christmas bazaars
  • International Nile Song Festival - Kids from around 18 countries compete in writing, singing and composing.
  • Sphinx Festival - A gathering of artists, scholars and Egyptologists.
For more information on Cairo, Egypt, visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/egypt/cairo

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