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Cairo Attractions
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SightseeingChristian Monuments:
Al-Mu'allaqah Church (Hanging Church): Dating to the late 4th and early 5th Century, this basillica was named "Al-Mu'allaqah" because it was built on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon.
Others include:
Church of Abu Sergah (Church of St. Sergius)
Church of Sitt Barbara (Church of St. Barbara)
Church of St. Mina
St. Marcarious Church (Abu Sefein)
Church of Al-Adra (Church of the Virgin)
Church of the Virgin in Zaytoun
The Virgin's Tree
Church of Marie Guirgis (Church of St. George)
The Cathedral of St. Mark
Islamic Monuments
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-'Aas (Al-Fustat): It was the first mosque built in Egypt. It is simple in design and represents schools of architecture from different periods.
Among others are:
Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tuloun
Al-Azhar Mosque
Mosque and Madrasah of Sultan Hassan
Mosque of Al-Muayid
The Blue Mosque
The Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Mohammed Ali)
Fortress of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (The Citadel)
House of Gamal al-Din al-Dhahabi
House of Al-SeheimiModern Cairo
National Cultural Center (Opera House)
Cairo International Center for Conferences
Cairo Tower: Over 180ms high; the top two stories have a rotating cafe and restaurant; observation platform for panoramic view of Cairo.
Sound and Light Show
Pharaonic Villiages: A historical reflection of the style of the ancient Egyptians where visitors witness the daily activity of ancient Egyptians. They also contain a papyrus museum and shops.
Arts and Crafts
Khan al-Khalili Bazaar and Sagh: Its renowned for its indiginous character and magnificent variety of gold and silver works, embroidered clothing, leather clothes and attractive handicrafts.
Kerdasa: Famed for its embroidered cotton and silk dresses.
Haraneya: This is the main centre for handmade carpets.
