#11 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- " The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is an appropriate place to start any exploration of Islamic Cairo, as it is the
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- " Ibn Tulun Mosque, constructed AD 876-9, is the oldest functioning Islamic mosque in Cairo. Ahmed Ibn
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#12 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "The walk from the Mosque of Sultan Hassan at the base of the Citadel to the bazaar of Khan el-Khalili is
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- "The venture into the narrow streets of Islamic Cairo is like a trip into the past. The government didn’t
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#13 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this church is popularly known as the "Hanging" or "Suspended" Church
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- "Coptic Cairo is actually the modern name given to the oldest part of the city. Lying in an area within
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#14 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "One interesting half-day in Cairo can be taken up by a visit south of the modern core of the city to
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- "This was a must see...It is really amazing to see these sites and realize that people were actually
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#15 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "The Copts are an ancient sect of Christianity that have lived in Egypt since before the coming of Islam.
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- "I loved visiting old Cairo! And almost missed it. In the States, I thought I would prefer a full day
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#16 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "For about $25 for a car and guide and entrance fee, we set out early in the morning to visit the Saqqara
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- "Escape the hustle and bustle of Cairo and opt for an easier pace of life by taking a visit to one of the
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#17 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "Egypt is home to the oldest standing stone building in the world; which also happens to be the only
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- "A few days after the murder of tourists in Egypt in 1997, we were some of the few tourists arriving in
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#18 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "The Temple of Philae was started by Ptolemy II, a Roman who took the throne after Alexander's death. The
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- "The Temple of Isis must be one of the most beautiful in all of Egypt. When the High Dam was built at
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#19 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "Its great dome and towering minarets give the Citadel a romantic, oriental quality. The pencil shaped minarets, 80 meters high stand on bases only three meters wide.Because of its grandeur and location in the
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#20 most popular of 209 things to do in Cairo
- "Our visit to the Valley of the Kings was probably one of the most interesting stops on the trip. The place looks like a huge mountain, with its peaks almost white in the blinding rays of the sun. The heat was
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