Cairo It is the capital of Egypt.
Districts
- Midan Tahrir - the modern city center
- Mall
- Garden City
- Midan Ramses
- Midan Ataba
- Islamic cairo - the center of historic Cairo; the Citadel, Khan el Khalili, historical mosques
- Old Cairo - in the south of the modern city, includes the Coptic part
- Gezira - the southern part of the main island in the Nile river
- Zamalek - suburb in the northern part of the main island on the Nile river
- Giza - district in the west of the city, on the path to the pyramids
- Heliopolis - neighborhood of residences and shops near the international airport
- Nasr City - neighborhood of residences crescendo quickly near the international airport
Understand
Cairo (In Arabic: القاهرة,al-Qāhirah) It is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa and of middle East, with a total population that exceeds 16 million people. It is also the thirteenth largest city in the world. Situated on the River Nile, Cairo is famous for its own history - preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic city and Old Cairo - and for the ancient pharaonic history of the country. No trip to Cairo would be complete without visiting, for example, the Pyramids of giza, the near Saqqara, or the Egyptian Museum in the city center. Although firmly attached to the past, Cairo is also home to a vibrant modern society.
Although al-Qāhirah is the official name of the city, locally it is typically referred to by the name of the country, My r's (in Arabic, مصر), which is pronounced Maşr in the local dialect.
To get
By plane
To Cairo International Airport (code (IATA: CAI)) [1] The airlines Egypt Air, the national line, and others such as British Airways, Air France, KLM, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa arrive.
Getting to downtown Cairo can be a drag. 40 LE is a good fare for a taxi, and refuse to pay the "ticket" (ie, the airport toll) for the driver. For the adventurous, take a public bus to Midan Tahrir or Midan Ramses. Walk 5 from the terminal to the large covered bus station and ask someone, but do not take the visible green buses. The trip costs a little less than 2 LE. It takes about 1 hour, 1 hour and a half to get to the center.
Boat
By train
Cairo Main Train Station -Ramses Station (Mahattat Ramses) - is located in Midan Ramses. Naturally the train goes to Cairo from most other regions and cities within Egypt.
By bus
By car
Travel
Boat
By train
By bus
By car
Tourists are not advised to circulate in this city. His driving is very particular, with some codes, not usual in other countries. The horn is your means of communication with the rest of the users of the public road. Where there are two lanes, the Cariotas will surely make four. 70% of drivers do not have any driving license. Most of the vehicles have more than 20 years of use.
Watch
- Pyramids of giza - The only remaining monuments of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are the most famous tourist attractions and the image most associated with Egypt.
- Egyptian Museum - The world's leading collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
- Saqqara
- Memphis
- Citadel - A great castle built by Mohamed Ali.
- Al-Azhar Mosque - One of the pillars of Islamic thought and home to the oldest University in the world.
- Ibn Tulun - close to Sayidna Zeinab, the oldest and possibly the most beautiful mosque in Cairo.
- The Coptic Museum
- The "Hanging Church" (Church of the Virgin Mary)
- The Mosques of Al Rifai & Sultan Hassan (from the 19th C and highly decorated, while the second is from the 14th C and beautifully austere).
- The City of the Dead accompanied by a local guide, never alone.
Do
Events (edit)
- The Culture Wheel, (written Saqia (الساقية) in Arabic) is the longest independent cultural center in Cairo and hosts concerts almost every night.
- The Garden Theater - in Al-Azhar Park offers a range of musical performances. The place is also a great place for an evening stroll.
Activities
- Rent a boat on the Nile River. Negotiate a fair price, no more than 30 LE for about half an hour. It's a great way to relax and enjoy a night under the stars in Cairo.
- Drink a coffee, mint tea or Cola at El Fishawy Cafe in Khan el Khalili. Smoke a pipe Shisha (just lease them - try apple tobacco) and take a look at the world around you. It is cheap entertainment.
- When you need a break from city life, play a round of golf at the famous Mena House Golf CourseOverlooking the Pyramids, watch horse racing at the Gezira Club or visit the Cairo Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Learn
Work
To buy
To eat
Drink and go out
Sugar cane juices and juices of various fruits, up to three different flavors are served in a glass, they do not mix, it must be taken with a straw, to differentiate the flavors.
Sleep
If your financial means allow it, stay at the Conrad Cairo hotel. Their beds are immense and comfortable, the bathrooms, very complete and the breakfast buffet, to put on weight.
Keep in touch
Security
It is a safe city, although you have to be careful with the things that the Egyptians sell you, the price is very high for what it really costs just for being a tourist. You have to ask them for a discount of up to fifty percent and they will accept it because they do not let the customer go. An important point is the taxi drivers because before you get on you have to agree on the price, unless they have a meter. Taxi drivers are friendly people who try to help you but the big problem is that everything they help with is charged and very expensive.
Health
To avoid the so-called evil of Tutankhamun, (gastroenteritis). Just drink bottled water, skip the ice cubes. Do not eat peeled fruits or salads.
Surroundings
external links
Wikipedia has an article on Cairo.w: Cairo
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