Egypt's sprawling, bustling capital on the Nile River is brimming with culture and history, coupling the glories of antiquity with a modern sensibility. See the legendary Great Pyramids, the only remaining of the seven wonders of the ancient world, as well as the enigmatic Sphinx.
Cairo is also home to the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities which boasts a collection of more than 120,000 masterpieces from the pre-dynastic, Pharaonic and Greco-Roman eras. You can also learn about ancient Egyptian civilization and the art of mummification at the Egyptian Museum.
Early Christian monuments can be found in Coptic Cairo such as the hanging church, a basilica named for its location atop the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon.
The Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's oldest market, is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike.
