A Tour To The Charming Cairo City

Cairo which means ‘the conqueror’ or ‘the vanquisher’ is the great metropolis of Egypt and is declared as the 2nd largest city of the Islamic World and the 16th largest capital in the whole world. It is commonly known by the name of ‘The City of a Thousand Minarets’ due to its preponderance of art and design of the Islamic monuments. Its attractions cover an area of about 453 square kilometres which tempt thousands of tourists annually who take cheap flights to Cairo to spend an amazing time and experience the grandeur and magnificence of this splendid city which has no comparison with any other region of the world. It is situated in the northern part of Egypt which is also called as the Lower Egypt. The whole area is bordered with an array of antiquated architectures, boulevards, crowded tenements, historical museums and mosques. So to travel through all parts of the city you may have to spare some days to have the utmost adventure and fun.

One of the major attractions of Cairo is Tahrir Square that is located in the downtown. Formerly it was known with the name of Midan Ismaileyya but the Egyptian Revolution of 1919 changed its name to Tahrir. In its heart, there lies a large traffic circle that is always busy and if moving towards its north-eastern part you will be able to find the plaza that houses the sculpture of national hero Omar Makram. Qasr al-Ayni Street is located towards its northern terminal, Talaat Harb Street towards the western, Qasr al-Nil Street in southern part and Qasr al-Nil Bridge in close vicinity to the Nile River. In its neighbouring there lies the American University in Cairo, the Nile Hotel, the Headquarters of the Arab League building, the Mogamma government building, the National Democratic Party-NDP headquarters building and the Egyptian Museum.

The Egyptian museum or the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, houses a wide agglomeration of antiquated objects that are of great historical significance. Approximately 120,000 distinctive items are on display that will definitely take you on the adventurous journey of Egyptian history. With a large variety of Pharaonic valuable objects and belongings of King Tutankhamen, the museum is very popular amongst the natives as well as the international visitors. Another great charming area of the city is the ancient and old-time market of Khan El-Khalili that was established in 1382 which gives you a deep insight into the old bazaar and trade of Cairo. Don’t miss the chance of heading towards the Old Cairo that owns Amr ibn al-'As Mosque, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic churches, the Greek Church of St. George, Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress and the Coptic Museum.

There is another notable landmark of the city which is called as the Cairo Tower, which is standing like a giant pillar Gezira Island and is elevated at the height of 187 metres which is 43 metres larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza. You will also love to visit the beautiful and momentous Al Qahira Fatimia Mosques that comprises of Lulua Mosque, Juyushi Mosque, Aqmar Mosque and Al-Hakim Mosque. There are a lot many attractions in this picturesque and adorable city so you should plan a trip for Cairo in your holiday-break.

By: TravelhouseUK

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