Cairo City in Egypt has always been attracting travelers‚ dating back over 10 centuries ago to the time of the Mamluks. However‚ the beautiful‚ hectic‚ crowded‚ surprising‚ enchanting (and every other cool sounding adjective) city of Cairo is still in the eyes of the Egyptians the City Victorious‚ known officially as al-Qahirah or simply (Masr)‚ the name for Egypt as a whole.
Where is it?
Cairo City in Egypt lies on the banks of the Nile River in the north of Egypt. the geographical coordinates if the city are Latitude 30°2 N‚ Longitude 31°13 E. with a population of close to 8 million people and a total area of 214 sq km‚ Cairo is one of the densest populated cities of the world.
Cairo City in Egypt is one of the largest urban areas and offers many sites to visit. Cairo City is the administrative capital of Egypt and‚ closes by‚ is almost every Egypt Pyramid‚ such as the Great Pyramids of Giza on the very edge of the city. There are also ancient temples‚ tombs‚ gorgeous Christian churches‚ magnificent Muslim monuments‚ and of course‚ the Egyptian Antiquities Museum all either within or nearby to the city.
As long as you are willing to loosen your senses and lose yourself to this majestic city‚ you can discover the sweetness of Cairo‚ the coziness of small cafes and the pleasure of strolling along narrow streets. It would be impossible to accurately describe Cairo fairly‚ it is truly one of a kind.
Cairo City in Egypt is an amazing city full of life and movement‚ and it is that way almost 24 hours a day‚ with the noisy honking of horns‚ children playing in the streets and merchants selling their wears and services.
Cairo City in Egypt provides great culture‚ including art galleries and music halls‚ such as the Cairo Opera House‚ Sawy Culture Wheel‚ and Ahmed Shawky Museum as well it should‚ being one of the largest cities in the world. It also provides accommodations fitting every budget from the grandest in the world.
When you are done with the sightseeing and morning exhaustion‚ embrace of Cairo city incredible selection of shopping‚ leisure and nightlife activities. Shopping ranges from the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar largely unchanged since the 14th century‚ to modern air-conditioned centers displaying the latest fashions. All the bounty of the East can be here. Particularly good buys are spices‚ perfumes‚ gold‚ silver‚ carpets‚ brass and copper-ware‚ leatherwork‚ glass‚ ceramics and mashrabiya. Try some of the famous street markets‚ like Wekalat al-Balah‚ for fabrics‚ including Egyptian cotton‚ the Tentmakers Bazaar‚ for applique-work‚ Mohammed Ali Street‚ for musical instruments and‚ although you probably will not want to buy‚ the Camel Market makes a fascinating trip. This is‚ and has been for over a thousand years‚ truly a paradise of shopper.
Go for shisha (water pipe) in one of the old cafes on the street‚ you can try cool flavors like apple‚ coconut or even Red Bull. Get yourself a nice meal of koshari for as little as 4 pounds‚ and eat like a true Egyptian. Have a nice Felucca ride down the Nile‚ and enjoy the cool breeze glancing at the different Felucca decorations.
In a city as lively as Cairo City‚ with diversity‚ culture and good hearted people who are always willing to help‚ you will never run out of things to do.
What shall i excepect seeing in Cairo City?
