Interesting Cairo Attractions

 

The first thing that is associated with Cairo is the pyramids, the City of the Dead, the Sphinx, and the village of the Pharaohs. These are all places whose visit is implied when visiting the capital of Egypt. There are many other interesting sights here. One of these places is the Cairo Opera House, not only entertaining theatrical and musical performances, but it is also attractive from an architectural point of view. Construction of the facility was timed to the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the architects were the Italians Avoscani and Rossi, but the building burned down in a fire in 1971, after which it was decided to restore it. That was successfully done, and now the locals and guests of Cairo can see this amazing building.

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo (Egyptian Antiquities Museum) can be boldly called the most interesting museum. The building where the museum is located is also of great cultural value and is considered a true example of neoclassicism. The museum collection includes more than one hundred thousand exhibits, including works of art, archaeological and historical artifacts, antiques, and the world-famous collection of Tutankhamen. 

 The mansion Beit al-Suhaymi (Bayt el Suhaymi). This is the best sample of the national dwelling in the city; local residents built such mansions in the city from ancient times to the end of the 19th century. In the mansion, there are small living rooms, a hall for ceremonial receptions, and a beautiful inner courtyard with an abundance of plants and flowers.

Cairo along the river Among other museums, the Coptic Museum is interesting, where visitors will enjoy viewing beautiful examples of Christian art. In another cultural institution, the Museum of Islamic Art, as the name implies, visitors will have a fascinating tour into the world of works of art created during the period of Muslim rule in the country. Among the exhibits are paintings, household items from this era. 

Another museum that introduces Islamic art is called the Museum of Islamic Ceramics. It is worth noting that it is attractive not only for its magnificent collection of pottery but also for its stunning architecture.

The unique Museum of Agriculture demonstrates an amazing collection of butterflies, animal skeletons, old photos - this is a great place to expand your horizons, where you can learn a lot of interesting information about everything related to Egypt. 

It is worth getting closer to the traditional craft of Cairo and this can be done at the Fustat Center for Traditional Crafts, which is not worth skipping. 

Also of interest is the Museum of Railway Transport, where not only models of various trains are presented, but also a collection of photographs of railway stations, bridges, even tickets. In addition, this is a great place for the youngest tourists, who really like the exhibits being presented.

From architectural and cultural points of view, religious shrines built in the capital of Egypt deserve attention. The mosque of Ibn Tulun, the Mosque of Al-Azhar, and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali are some of the interesting religious sights of Islamic architecture that are worth a visit when arriving in the capital of Egypt. This is an incredibly atmospheric place, attracting the same with its magnificent architecture. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo, and also deserves a visit. Nearby are two interesting Coptic churches - the Church of St. Mary and the Church of St. Barbara. This is only a small part of those religious sites that are represented in Cairo - here at every step you can meet interesting churches, mosques, and synagogues (it’s not without reason that the three world religions are closely and harmoniously interwoven). Further

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