Castles and fortresses in Cairo surroundings

Q: What are the most interesting places in Cairo for architecture lovers?

The mosque of Ibn Tulun (876-879) is the oldest preserved in its original form, with a unique spiral minaret. The Coptic Quarter is famous for the Hanging Church of the IV century, built on Roman bastions. The mausoleum of Imam al-Shafia of the XII century is a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture with a carved wooden dome.

Q: Where to go in Cairo with children: interesting places for family holidays?

The Giza Zoo of 1891 contains rare animal species mentioned in ancient Egyptian texts. The Cairo Museum Children’s Museum offers interactive exhibits about the pharaohs. Al-Azhar Park with its Islamic gardens and panoramic views of the city is ideal for walking.

Q: Where in Cairo to take the most atmospheric photos?

The embankment of the Nile in the Zamalek area with views of feluki and sunsets. Muiz-li-Din Allah Street in the historical center has preserved medieval facades with mashrabiyas. From the roof of the Al-Azhar mosque, a panorama of the “city of a thousand minarets” with pyramids on the horizon opens.

Q: What little-known sights of Cairo are worth seeing for real explorers?

Baron Empen's Palace (1907-1911) in Heliopolis combines Indo-Saracin style with mythological bas-reliefs. The Coptic Museum holds unique papyri with texts in ancient languages. The Fustat area with the ruins of the first Arab capital of Egypt of the VII century is an open-air archaeological reserve.

Q: What legends are associated with the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx?

The Sphinx is credited with prophecies – the priests of ancient Egypt allegedly heard his voice. Herodotus wrote about “hidden chambers” under the Great Pyramid, which was confirmed by the discovery of mines in the XX century. Arab chronicles of the X century describe a “flying shield” that adorned the top of the pyramid of Khafre.

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