Quick Summary:
- There are a number of museums and buildings in Cairo with the specific purpose of providing information about Cairo's history and culture.
- There are also many unique and beautiful architectural features to be found within the harsh desert landscape.
- Whether you want to visit a museum, a park, or a fancy restaurant, be sure to put on plenty of sunscreen and your walking shoes, because taking in the sights by foot is by far the best way to go.
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Abdeen Palace Museum
Abusir
Al-Fustat
Al-Azhar Park
Aqmar Mosque
Bab Al-Futuh
Bab El Nasr
Al Darb al-Ahmar District Trades and Markets
Salah al-Din Citadel
Cairo Opera House
Cairo Tower
Coptic Museum
Egyptian Museum
Gayer-Anderson Museum
Gezira Island
Giza Pyramid Complex
Khan el-Khalili
Museum of Islamic Art
Pyramid of Djoser
Souq al-Gamaal
Tahrir Square
The Agricultural Museum
The Fortress of Babylon
The Solar Boat Museum
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