| Located on the banks of the Nile River, Cairo is Africa's largest city, as well as the largest city in the Arab world. In the course of its thousand- year history it has been the capital of the great Egyptian dynasties of the middle Ages, a British colonial enclave, and a modern industrialized city. Today it is a teeming, vibrant national capital with one of the world's highest population densities per square mile. Khan al- Khalili - Buzzing with the activities of buying and selling, Khan al- Khalili is one of the largest markets in the world. It is situated within Islamic Cairo, a World Heritage Site that attracts travellers and locals alike. This is the best place to soak up... see full detailsEgyptian Museum of Antiquities - With over 100,000 artefacts in 107 halls, the Egyptian Museum provides days of exploration. Inside are treasures from ancient Egypt, including priceless finery taken from ancient royal tombs, and one of the museum's masterpieces, the statue of Khafre (Chephren).Pyramids of Gaze - The pyramids are the earth's oldest tourist attraction and the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only remainder of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Throughout their history, they have fired human imagination, with much speculation as to their origin and purpose. Old Cairo - The small and enclosed area, also known as Coptic Cairo, is the oldest part of the city and was once known as the Roman stronghold of Babylon; some of the old walls still exist. It is the ancient heart. Cairo offers a wealth of both exotic and modern shopping opportunities. The famous Khan el- Khalili is the center of the Cairo souvenir shopping scene. There are a huge variety of items to purchase in Cairo's souks and bargaining is always an important part of the experience. Things to buy include items made of brass and copper, boxes and ornaments made of inlaid wood, leather goods such as shoes, bags and belts, perfumes and jewelry and shishas (water pipes). World- class modern shopping malls have also proliferated in recent years, and the City Stars megamall is one of the biggest in the region. Most new malls have large food courts, international branded boutiques and department stores, as well as multi- screen cinema complexes. One of the famous dish of cairo is Kushwari is a mixture of rice, pasta and pulses served with a sprinkling of crispy fried onion and a dollop of a spicy tomato sauce and then dressed to taste with hot chilli oil and lemon juice, and is simply one of the great dishes of the world. There is lot of "McDonald's", "Pizza Hut", "KFC "in Cairo. |
