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Cairo Egyptالقاهرة مصر
Discover Egypt's capital — its rich history, culture, and modern life.اكتشف عاصمة مصر، التاريخ العريق، الثقافة، والحياة الحديثة
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Discover Egypt's capital — its rich history, culture, and modern life.اكتشف عاصمة مصر، التاريخ العريق، الثقافة، والحياة الحديثة
About Cairo · عن القاهرة
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East. It is a vibrant city where ancient history meets modern life. From the iconic pyramids of Giza to the bustling streets of downtown Cairo, the city offers a unique blend of culture, architecture, and daily life.
Visitors can explore world-famous landmarks, experience traditional markets like Khan El Khalili, enjoy Nile River views, and discover a rich cultural heritage that spans thousands of years.
القاهرة هي عاصمة مصر وأحد أكبر المدن في أفريقيا والشرق الأوسط. مدينة نابضة بالحياة تجمع بين التاريخ العريق والحياة الحديثة. من أهرامات الجيزة الشهيرة إلى شوارع وسط البلد المزدحمة، تقدم القاهرة مزيجًا فريدًا من الثقافة والمعمار والحياة اليومية.
Photo Gallery · معرض الصور
Egypt's capital, in photos.عاصمة مصر، بالصور.
Top Attractions · أهم المعالم
Things To Do · أشياء تفعلها
Food in Cairo — Cairo is famous for its traditional Egyptian cuisine including koshari, falafel, grilled meats, and local desserts.
Where to stay — Cairo offers a wide range of accommodations from luxury hotels along the Nile to budget-friendly stays across the city.
A Layered History · تاريخ متراكم
Modern Cairo grew from a succession of capitals, each leaving its mark on the city.نشأت القاهرة الحديثة من سلسلة من العواصم، تركت كلٌّ منها بصمتها على المدينة.
Egypt's first Islamic capital (641 AD), home to the Amr ibn al-As Mosque — the oldest in Africa. →
Al-Qata'iالقطائعThe 9th-century royal city of Ibn Tulun, whose great mosque still stands today. →
Al-QahiraالقاهرةFounded in 969 by the Fatimids as a walled royal city — "The Victorious." →
Ayyubid Cairoالقاهرة الأيوبيةSaladin fortified the city with the Citadel from 1176 — the seat of power for nearly 700 years. →
The Mamluk Golden Ageالعصر المملوكيFrom 1250 to 1517, sultans filled Cairo with its greatest mosques and madrasas. →
Khedivial Cairoالقاهرة الخديويةIn the 1860s, Khedive Ismail built a "Paris on the Nile" — today's Downtown. →
The Medieval City · المدينة القديمة
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, with over 600 monuments of Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman art.موقع تراث عالمي منذ 1979، يضم أكثر من 600 أثر من الفنون الفاطمية والأيوبية والمملوكية والعثمانية.
A medieval hilltop fortress (1176–1183) that ruled Cairo for nearly 700 years. →
Mosque of Muhammad Aliمسجد محمد عليThe "Alabaster Mosque" crowning the Citadel, with its soaring 52-metre dome. →
Sultan Hassan Mosqueمسجد السلطان حسنA colossal Mamluk masterpiece (1356–1363) with 81-metre minarets. →
Al-Azhar Mosqueالجامع الأزهرFounded in 970 — seat of Al-Azhar, among the world's oldest universities. →
Ibn Tulun Mosqueمسجد ابن طولونCairo's oldest intact mosque (876–879), famed for its spiral minaret. →
Al-Muizz Streetشارع المعزAn open-air museum holding the world's densest cluster of medieval Islamic architecture. →
Khan el-Khaliliخان الخليليA bustling bazaar founded in 1382, alive with copper, spice, and craft. →
Bab Zuweilaباب زويلةA monumental Fatimid southern gate you can still climb for sweeping city views. →
Old Cairo · مصر القديمة
Around the Roman fortress of Babylon lies one of the oldest Christian quarters on Earth.حول حصن بابليون الروماني يقع أحد أقدم الأحياء المسيحية في العالم.
A Coptic church suspended above a Roman gatehouse, one of Egypt's oldest. →
Babylon Fortressحصن بابليونThe Roman stronghold around which Old Cairo first grew. →
Ben Ezra Synagogueمعبد بن عزراA medieval synagogue, once home to the famous Cairo Geniza documents. →
Coptic Museumالمتحف القبطيThe world's largest collection of Coptic Christian art and artifacts. →
Abu Serga Churchكنيسة أبو سرجةSaid to mark a resting place of the Holy Family during their journey in Egypt. →
Amr ibn al-As Mosqueجامع عمرو بن العاصAfrica's first mosque (642 AD), in the heart of old Fustat. →
World-Class Collections · مجموعات عالمية
Cairo holds the greatest treasures of ancient Egypt across several landmark museums.تضم القاهرة أعظم كنوز مصر القديمة في عدة متاحف بارزة.
The world's largest archaeological museum, beside the Pyramids in Giza. →
The Egyptian Museumالمتحف المصريThe historic 1902 museum on Tahrir Square, holding over 170,000 antiquities. →
Museum of Egyptian Civilizationالمتحف القومي للحضارةHome to the Royal Mummies Hall in Fustat (NMEC). →
Museum of Islamic Artمتحف الفن الإسلاميOne of the world's finest collections of Islamic artifacts. →
Around the City · أنحاء المدينة
From medieval alleys to leafy island suburbs, each quarter has its own character.من الأزقة القديمة إلى الضواحي الخضراء، لكل حي طابعه الخاص.
The 19th-century European-style core around Tahrir Square. →
ZamalekالزمالكA leafy Nile-island district of embassies, galleries, and the Opera House. →
Garden Cityجاردن سيتيCurving, tree-lined streets of villas and embassies beside the Nile. →
Islamic Cairoالقاهرة الإسلاميةThe UNESCO-listed medieval heart of mosques and bazaars. →
Coptic / Old Cairoمصر القديمةAncient Fustat, with churches, a synagogue, and Africa's oldest mosque. →
Heliopolisمصر الجديدةAn elegant early-20th-century suburb founded by Baron Empain. →
MaadiالمعاديA green, relaxed riverside district long popular with expats. →
GizaالجيزةThe west-bank governorate that's home to the Pyramids and the GEM. →
Good to Know · معلومات مفيدة
Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and headquarters of the Arab League. The cooler months (October–April) are the most comfortable for sightseeing. The Cairo Metro is fast and inexpensive, and ride-hailing apps are widely used; Friday mornings are the quietest time to wander the old city. For the best panorama, ride up the 187-metre Cairo Tower on Gezira Island.
Keep Exploring · واصل الاستكشاف
Book ahead · skip the line
Pyramids of Giza day tours, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old & Coptic Cairo, and Nile dinner cruises — booked online to skip queues.
Before you go · قبل السفر
