Cairo
The city of a thousand minarets — the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the mighty Nile.
Unsplash- Population
- 9,606,916
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Nearest airport
- CAI
Guide to Cairo
Top attractions
Pyramids of Giza
The last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Three pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and Solar Boat Museum.
expensiveEgyptian Museum Cairo
Home to the world's greatest collection of pharaonic antiquities, including Tutankhamun's golden death mask.
moderateKhan el-Khalili Bazaar
Cairo's ancient Islamic bazaar dating to 1382, with lanes selling spices, perfumes, lanterns, and silver.
freeLandmarks & places
HeliopolisEl-FustatHanging ChurchNational Museum of Egyptian CivilizationCoptic MuseumEl MatariaChurch of St. GeorgeSaints Sergius and Bacchus ChurchAl-Azhar ParkSt. Peter and St. Paul's Church, CairoAl-Gawhara PalaceOur Lady of Heliopolis Co-CathedralBasilica of St Therese of the Child JesusEgyptian National Military MuseumSaint Barbara Church in Coptic Cairo
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