Travel Guide to Cairo, Egypt

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Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East. With a population in excess of 16 million people it is among the world's most densely populated cities.

What to see / do

* Al-Azhar Park – A glimpse into the captivating past
* Cairo Opera House – Opera, dance and music
* Cairo Tower – An 187-metre tower with views of the views of the city, desert and Pyramids, Zamalek, Shubra and the Nile Delta
* Hanging Church – The most famous Coptic church in Cairo
* Pyramids at Giza – The oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza
* The Egyptian Museum – More than 120,000 antiquities, covering centuries of ancient history.
* The Sphinx – One of Egypt's oldest surviving structures

Events

Annual events in Cairo

* Ashura - Shia Muslims performing zikrs (religious dances) and traditional music.
* Cairo Internation