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10 Instagram spots in Cairo worth the dust
Ancient stone, crowded bazaars and minarets on every horizon: Cairo is intense and photogenic in equal measure. These 10 spots lead the way.
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- Al-Azhar ParkApproximate area
- Abdeen PalaceSourced place
- Baron Empain PalaceSourced place
- Muizz StreetApproximate area
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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Pyramids of Giza
Three pyramids and the Sphinx on the desert edge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Morning light is sharpest, and a camel in the foreground is optional.
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Narrow lanes of lamps, textiles and brass in the old bazaar. Look up: the hanging lanterns make the ceiling.
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Al-Azhar Park
Terraced gardens with views over the old city and the Citadel. Late afternoon is greenest and coolest.
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Al-Azhar Mosque
One of the oldest mosques in the world, with layered courtyards. Dress modestly and visit outside prayer times.
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St. George's Church
A Greek Orthodox church with frescoes and icons in the old city. A quiet interior after the street noise.
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Abdeen Palace
A former royal residence turned museum, dense with art and furniture. The decorated halls are the draw.
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The Hanging Church
A Coptic church built over older walls, with carved screens and icons. Arrive early for empty aisles.
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Baron Empain Palace
An early-20th-century palace in Heliopolis mixing European and oriental forms. The exterior details reward a close look.
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Mariott Mena House
A historic hotel with pyramid views from the gardens and pool. Non-guests can book dining with the view.
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Muizz Street
Medieval mosques and palaces along one of the oldest streets in the city. Evening, when the monuments are lit, is the time.
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