Amir Salar and Amir Sangar al-Gawili Funerary Complex (Saliba Street, near Midan Sayyida Zeynab, Cairo) — Under the reign of Al-Nassir Muhammad and specifically between the years 1303 and 1304, an influential emir, Sangar al-Gawili, built himself and his friend Amir Seif el-Din Salar a complex housing two mausoleums. Specialists believe that the second emir […]
Complejo funerario Amir Salar y Amir Sangar al-Gawili (calle Saliba, cerca de Midan Sayyida Zeynab, El Cairo) – Bajo el reinado de Al-Nassir Muhammad y específicamente entre los años 1303 y 1304, un influyente emir, Sangar al-Gawili, construyó él y su amigo Amir Seif el-Din Salar un complejo que alberga dos mausoleos. Los especialistas creen […]
Amir Akhur Qanibay Madrasa and Mosque (Salah al-Din Square opposite Bab al-Silsila, Cairo) — On a large hill overlooking the gigantic Madrasa Mosque of Sultan Hassan, in lavishing green surroundings, lies the small mosque and madrasa complex of Amir Akhur Qanibay, who was also known as “Al-Rammah” (the lancer) back at the time when he […]
Amir Akhur Qanibay Madrasa y Mezquita (Plaza Salah al-Din frente a Bab al-Silsila, El Cairo) – En una gran colina con vistas a la gigantesca Mezquita Madrasa del Sultán Hassan, en un entorno verde lujoso, se encuentra la pequeña mezquita y el complejo de la madraza de Amir Akhur Qanibay, quien también era conocido como […]
Al-Manial Palace (1 Saray Street, Manyal, Cairo) — Al-Manial Palace, on Rhoda Island, is one of the eccentric, lesser known, but must-see attractions in the Egyptian capital. The palace was built between 1899 and 1926 by Prince Mohammed Ali, the uncle of King Farouk. The nearly 30-year long project resulted in an imposing palace combining […]
Palacio Al-Manial (1 calle Saray, Manyal, El Cairo) – El Palacio Al-Manial, en la isla de Rhoda, es una de las atracciones excéntricas, menos conocidas pero imperdibles de la capital egipcia. El palacio fue construido entre 1899 y 1926 por el príncipe Mohammed Ali, tío del rey Faruk. El proyecto de casi 30 años de […]
Abu-Simbel Temples (Nubia, southern Egypt) – (for those arriving from Cairo via train or nile cruise boat) Prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of these temples. They are undisputedly one of the world’s most breathtaking monuments, and Egypt’s second most visited touristic site, the Pyramids of Giza being on the top of the […]
Light Show — The magnificent temples in Abu-Simbel become even more enchanting at night when the sound and light show lights up the façade with wonderful lighting, music and narration. Artists inspired by its history take you back thousands of years ago to show you how Ramses the Great ruled Egypt. A masterful spectacle, the […]
Al-Azhar Park (Ad Darb Al Ahmar, Cairo) — Escape Cairo’s exhilaration by heading to the green landscaped gardens of Al-Azhar Park where you’ll relax in a tranquil setting while gazing at beautiful panoramic views of the capital. Embracing valuable history, the park is also home to the newly discovered Ayyubid wall, constructed by Salah El […]
Beymen (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Garden City, Cairo) – this is the Cairo branch of a high-end Turkish department store, which offers some of the world’s top names in fashion and accessories. Its interior is reminiscent of Saks 5th Avenue in New York. Its selection of beauty products includes up-scale brands such […]