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Religious sites in Cairo

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    Mohamed Ali Mosque , Cairo
    #Religious Site
    Gaze up at the striking array of domes and minarets that make Mohamed Ali Mosque an imposing and ornate place of worship. Constructed on orde
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    Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan , Cairo
    #Religious Site
    Reportedly the finest example of early Mamluk architecture, Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan draws tourists not only with its impressive e
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    Mosque of Al-Azhar , Cairo
    #Religious Site
    Twin carved-stone minarets define Mosque of Al-Azhar, one of Cairo's largest sanctuaries and an Islamic university. Built in 970, the mosque
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    Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) , Cairo
    #Architectural Building
    A landmark of the Coptic Orthodox faith, Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) also represents one of the country's oldest relig
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    Mosque of Ibn Tulun , Cairo
    #Religious Site
    The splendor of Islamic architecture draws visitors to Mosque of Ibn Tulun, allegedly built on top of a hill on which Noah's ark landed after
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    Cairo boasts a plethora of accommodations, from opulent hotels on the Nile riverside, to very basic hostels. Besides 5-star options, you'll find plenty of large, business-oriented hotels scattered around town, offering modern but simple rooms and amenities. Budget-friendly lodgings can be found mostly in the downtown area, while Cairo's many suburbs offer more in terms of mid-range establishments.
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    Cairo

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    More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming. You won't lack for places to visit in Cairo, partly due to the sheer vastness of Africa's largest city, and partly because it harbors a rich heritage and a plethora of historic relics. Millennia of different rulers, cultures, and religions left their mark on Egypt's capital, leaving it with a bountiful tapestry of mosques, lavish palaces, sacred tombs, and ancient artifacts. If delving into Cairo's tumultuous past leaves you feeling overwhelmed, retire to a quiet coffeehouse or a charming hole-in-the-wall restaurant to gather your impressions and take in the buzzing ambience. Cairo is in Cairo Governorate. Take a peek at our international travel planner: Cairo and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.
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