Dendera One of the best places to see in Luxor, which used to be called Tentyris, was an important place of worship in ancient Egypt. It is south of Qena in Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile. Three sanctuaries made the city holy: the Sanctuary of Horus, the sky god and protector of...Read More
Islamic Cairo is the historical center of the city. It was built before the Downtown Architectural Complex, which is located in the middle of the modern part of the city and extends north, south and west towards the Giza Pyramids. When the Fatimids captured Egypt in 969 BC, they built a new capital north of...Read More
Abydos has been inhabited since 3300 BC, making it one of the oldest and most important places in ancient Egypt. The holy city is located in Upper Egypt on the west bank of the Nile River. It overlooks a desert valley that was believed to be a path to the land of the dead. It...Read More
Cairo has so many mosques that the city is sometimes called the "City of Minarets". Some of them are small and do not have much to offer travelers, while others are very beautiful. One example of this is the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which is located on top of the Citadel of Saladin and looks very...Read More
Alexandria is where you can find Qaitbay Citadel. Not only is it a monument, but it is also a beautiful piece of history and architecture. Qaitbay Castle is an impressive castle that looks like a small sand castle from a distance. It has become an important symbol for the city of Alexandria. A visit to...Read More
