Places to visit - traditional and not ordinary
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The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Pre-pyramidal Temple, the Egyptian National Museum
The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only of Seven Wonders of the World, that have survived to this day.
Then you can visit Egyptian National Museum, which is located in the heart of modern Cairo - at Tahrir Square.The museum is the world's largest repository for objects of ancient Egyptian art - there are about 150 thousand of them, including the famous burial mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, made of pure gold.
The era of the first pyramids, Dahshur, Saqqara, Memphis.
Memphis is the oldest capital of united Egypt, which has existed for more than 3 thousand years. Unfortunately, now most of the city is filled with residential buildings and farmlands, but the remains of the temple of Ptah, as well as the majestic statue of Ramses the Great, have survived to this day.
Saqqara is the largest and oldest necropolis of Egypt. The burials date back to
the First Dynasty. The oldest and most valuable mark of history and architecture is the pyramid of Djoser, the oldest extant stone structure built by the architect Imhotep for an Egyptian Pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty - Djosser in 2565 BC. After lengthy works and restorations, the pyramid has been opened for excursions,
On the territory of Saqqara, there are mastabas – the burial sites of the pharaohs, beautiful paintings on the walls are not only an excellent example of elegance and subtlety of ancient art, but also tell us in detail about the life, traditions and even dances of the ancient Egyptians, as well as the richness and beauty of the nature of the Nile Valley.
Dashur is the southernmost necropolis of Memphis, where11 pyramids are located, the most famous are Dilapidated, Black and Pink pyramids. By observigyou can trace how the skill of the ancient architects of Egypt was honed, which would later reach the ideal proportions of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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La Gran Pirámide de Guiza
Al HaramThe Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Pre-pyramidal Temple, the Egyptian National Museum
The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only of Seven Wonders of the World, that have survived to this day.
Then you can visit Egyptian National Museum, which is located in the heart of modern Cairo - at Tahrir Square.The museum is the world's largest repository for objects of ancient Egyptian art - there are about 150 thousand of them, including the famous burial mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, made of pure gold.
The era of the first pyramids, Dahshur, Saqqara, Memphis.
Memphis is the oldest capital of united Egypt, which has existed for more than 3 thousand years. Unfortunately, now most of the city is filled with residential buildings and farmlands, but the remains of the temple of Ptah, as well as the majestic statue of Ramses the Great, have survived to this day.
Saqqara is the largest and oldest necropolis of Egypt. The burials date back to
the First Dynasty. The oldest and most valuable mark of history and architecture is the pyramid of Djoser, the oldest extant stone structure built by the architect Imhotep for an Egyptian Pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty - Djosser in 2565 BC. After lengthy works and restorations, the pyramid has been opened for excursions,
On the territory of Saqqara, there are mastabas – the burial sites of the pharaohs, beautiful paintings on the walls are not only an excellent example of elegance and subtlety of ancient art, but also tell us in detail about the life, traditions and even dances of the ancient Egyptians, as well as the richness and beauty of the nature of the Nile Valley.
Dashur is the southernmost necropolis of Memphis, where11 pyramids are located, the most famous are Dilapidated, Black and Pink pyramids. By observigyou can trace how the skill of the ancient architects of Egypt was honed, which would later reach the ideal proportions of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
City of Three Religions. Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo)
Egypt has always differed from other countries of the Middle East in its patience and tolerance to representatives of other nations, cultures and religio
For many years in this ancient part of the city of Fustat-Babylon (Old City) peacefully lived Muslims, Christians and Jews. This is one of the Holy places for Christians around the world - the grotto, in which the Holy Family hid from the persecutions of King Herod.
El Muallaqa Church or Hanging Church. The main nave of the temple is located between the two towers of the fortress of Babylon, which serve as the foundation of the entire architectural complex. The church is one of the oldest Christian temples in Egypt. Its history dates back to the III century AD.
The church houses more than 100 icons, the oldest of them date back to the VIII century. It also serves as resting place for relics of the saints long dead.
Nearby are the Greek Orthodox Church and a monastery named after the Great Martyr George the Victorious, where the miraculous icons and the nilometer are kept.
Next door is a unique museum of Coptic art, which
was founded in 1910. The museum is dedicated to the history of Christianity in Egypt from its inception to the present day. It contains one of the world's richest collections of works of Coptic art. The exhibition includes works of wood and stone, objects made of metal and textiles, frescas, stucco, icons and manuscripts.
Next to the Christian temples is thethe Ben Ezra Synagogue. Originally, the synagogue was a Christian church that Coptic Christians were forced to sell to the Jews in 882.The profits from the sale went to pay the annual taxes of the Coptic community. The church was bought by Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem to Egypt, during the reign of Ahmed ibn Tulun, for 20,000 dinars.
The synagogue has long been a place of pilgrimage for Jews from NorthAfrica.
In the courtyard of the synagogue there is a well which, according to legend, is located on the very place where the daughter of Pharaoh found the baby Moses.
A prominent landmark of the area is the
Mosque of Amr ibnal-As, which was built in 642 as the cult center of the first Arab capital of Egypt - the city of Fustat.
Coptic Cairo
City of Three Religions. Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo)
Egypt has always differed from other countries of the Middle East in its patience and tolerance to representatives of other nations, cultures and religio
For many years in this ancient part of the city of Fustat-Babylon (Old City) peacefully lived Muslims, Christians and Jews. This is one of the Holy places for Christians around the world - the grotto, in which the Holy Family hid from the persecutions of King Herod.
El Muallaqa Church or Hanging Church. The main nave of the temple is located between the two towers of the fortress of Babylon, which serve as the foundation of the entire architectural complex. The church is one of the oldest Christian temples in Egypt. Its history dates back to the III century AD.
The church houses more than 100 icons, the oldest of them date back to the VIII century. It also serves as resting place for relics of the saints long dead.
Nearby are the Greek Orthodox Church and a monastery named after the Great Martyr George the Victorious, where the miraculous icons and the nilometer are kept.
Next door is a unique museum of Coptic art, which
was founded in 1910. The museum is dedicated to the history of Christianity in Egypt from its inception to the present day. It contains one of the world's richest collections of works of Coptic art. The exhibition includes works of wood and stone, objects made of metal and textiles, frescas, stucco, icons and manuscripts.
Next to the Christian temples is thethe Ben Ezra Synagogue. Originally, the synagogue was a Christian church that Coptic Christians were forced to sell to the Jews in 882.The profits from the sale went to pay the annual taxes of the Coptic community. The church was bought by Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem to Egypt, during the reign of Ahmed ibn Tulun, for 20,000 dinars.
The synagogue has long been a place of pilgrimage for Jews from NorthAfrica.
In the courtyard of the synagogue there is a well which, according to legend, is located on the very place where the daughter of Pharaoh found the baby Moses.
A prominent landmark of the area is the
Mosque of Amr ibnal-As, which was built in 642 as the cult center of the first Arab capital of Egypt - the city of Fustat.
The Citadel of Salladin and the period of the Crusades, The Mamluks are the slave rulers of Egypt, Alabaster Mosque and the Formation of Muhamed Ali Dynasty.
During the excursion you will pass by one of the most significant historical locations of Cairo - the Citadel - this medieval fortress was built at the end of the XIIcentury by the founder of theAyubit dynastySalakhom ad-Din - a talented military commander, a wise ruler and the main enemy of the Crusaders. TheThe citadel is one of the world's greatest monuments dating back to the Middle Ages.
One of the main decorations of Cairo is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
The scale and beauty of the mosque's decorationimpresses everyvisitor.
Museum of Egyptian Civilization
On April 3, 2021, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization was opened with a solemn parade of mummies, the whole world watched the festive event with great interest. Now you have the opportunity to get acquainted with a unique collection of exhibits telling about the formation of ancient Egyptian civilization, the main historical periods of Egypt to this day.
Of particular interest is the lower hall, where 22 royal mummies are presented.
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Ciudadela de Saladino
Privet Entrance Bel KalaaThe Citadel of Salladin and the period of the Crusades, The Mamluks are the slave rulers of Egypt, Alabaster Mosque and the Formation of Muhamed Ali Dynasty.
During the excursion you will pass by one of the most significant historical locations of Cairo - the Citadel - this medieval fortress was built at the end of the XIIcentury by the founder of theAyubit dynastySalakhom ad-Din - a talented military commander, a wise ruler and the main enemy of the Crusaders. TheThe citadel is one of the world's greatest monuments dating back to the Middle Ages.
One of the main decorations of Cairo is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
The scale and beauty of the mosque's decorationimpresses everyvisitor.
Museum of Egyptian Civilization
On April 3, 2021, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization was opened with a solemn parade of mummies, the whole world watched the festive event with great interest. Now you have the opportunity to get acquainted with a unique collection of exhibits telling about the formation of ancient Egyptian civilization, the main historical periods of Egypt to this day.
Of particular interest is the lower hall, where 22 royal mummies are presented.