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Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Visiting the New Library of Alexandria
Opened in October 2002 on Alexandria’s Mediterranean shore, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is Egypt’s modern library and cultural center,…
Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise: What to Expect
Expect an evening of about two to three hours aboard a floating restaurant boat that sails the Nile…
The Hanging Church in Cairo: History and Visiting Tips
The Hanging Church is the Coptic Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary in Old Cairo, raised on top…
Lake Nasser Cruise and the Rescued Nubian Temples
Sailing between Aswan and Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser takes three or four nights, depending on direction. Along…
The Nubian Museum in Aswan: Highlights, Tickets and Tips
If you visit only one museum in Aswan, make it the Nubian Museum. Opened in 1997 on a…
Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum: Are They Worth It?
Yes, for most travelers both are worth it. The Luxor Museum is a small, carefully lit collection of…
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: Alexandria Visitor Guide
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are a Roman-era underground burial complex in Alexandria, cut into the rock from…
Ibn Tulun Mosque & Gayer-Anderson Museum: Cairo Visitor Guide
The Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo, built between 876 and 879 CE by the governor Ahmad ibn Tulun,…
Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo: History, Dress Code & Visiting Tips
Al-Azhar Mosque is the first mosque built in Fatimid Cairo, begun in 970 CE and opened for Friday…
