places to visit in Cairo in Egypt

Cairo is a huge city containing many districts tourism, restaurants, hotels and nightlife.

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and, with a population of over 16 million people, one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East (the regions where it overlaps perfectly ). It is also the 19th largest city in the world, and among the most densely populated cities in the world.

Situated on the Nile, Cairo is famous for its own history, preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic and Coptic sites in Old Cairo. Egyptian Museum in the center of town is a must, with its countless Ancient Egyptian objects, is that shopping at Khan al-Khalili bazaar. No trip to Cairo would be complete, for example, without a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara pyramid complex near where visitors can see the first step pyramid built by the Egyptian architect Imhotep for the third Pharaoh Djoser Dynasty.

Though firmly attached to the past, Cairo is also a modern and dynamic society. Midan Tahrir area situated in downtown Cairo, built in the 19th century during the reign of Khedive Ismail, has strived to be a "Paris on the Nile".There are also a number of more modern suburbs including Ma'adi and Heliopolis, while Zamalek is a quiet area on Gezira Island, with upscale shops. Cairo is best in the fall or spring when the weather is not so hot. A felucca ride on the Nile is a good way to escape the busy city, as a visit to Al-Azhar Park.

A selection of places to visit in Cairo

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The only remaining monuments of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, it is the attraction of the country's most famous tourist. 
Egyptian Museum on Midan Tahrir. first collection of ancient Egyptian world of objects.

The Citadel in Islamic Cairo. A large castle built by Salah Al-Din. Are also part of the water pipes (Majra Al-Oyouon) are still there, these pipes used to transport water from the Nile to the Citadel. 
-The Al-Azhar Mosque. One of the pillars of Islamic thought and home to the oldest university in the world. 
- Ibn Tulun, near Sayida Zeinab. The oldest mosque, and perhaps the most beautiful Cairo. 
- The Coptic Museum, in Coptic Cairo. 
-The "Hanging Church (Church of the Virgin Mary), in Zabaleen Area (District Manshiet Nasser) below Mokkatam Hills, not far from the Citadel 
- Cairo Tower (185 m./610 ft.) on Gezira Island offers a 360 Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza, far away to the west. 
- Al-Azhar Park. A recently opened landscaped gardens overlooking the Citadel 
Khan El Khalili. Cairo souk area where visitors will find many merchants selling perfume, spices, Gold, Egyptian hand craft. 
- Abdeen Palace. Located approximately one kilometer from the Midan El-Tahrir a five minute walk, home of the last king of Egypt King Farouk into exile. 
- The Pharaonic Village. It is about twenty minutes drive from the city center.