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Cairo-The City of a Thousand Minarets
Located on the bank of the river Nile, on the northern part of Egypt, Cairo is the world’s eleventh most densely populated city.
The name Cairo is almost synonymously associated with the pyramids, and needless to say that the Pyramids of Giza is the top tourist attraction, following closely is the Egyptian Museum Of Antiques with around 10,000 artifacts in 107 halls.
Coptic Church of St. George deserves a special attention because it is still the oldest church existing on the eastern part of the world.
The old world charm of ancient Egypt can be experienced in the by lanes of Old Cairo, and in the markets of Khan al-Khalili.
Other Important Tourist attractions include the Saladin Citadel, Ramses II Statue and the Asfour Crystal Factory.
Gift items from Cairo mainly includes the painted papyrus scrolls embellished with hieroglyphics, copper and bronze items, jewelry, carpets and leather goods from bags and belts to full-length jackets.
The Wekalet al-Balah is a must for lovers of beautiful fabrics and Egyptian cotton.