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Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, sits on the banks of the Nile and has become one of the world's great megacities.
No trip to Egypt is complete without a stay in the city the Arabs call Umm al-Dunya (The Mother of the World).
As beautiful and rich in historic elegance as it is confusing and an assault on your senses for first-time visitors.
Cairo tends to be a city travelers love and hate in equal measure.
Its noise, pollution, and traffic can make a first visit here difficult, but Egypt's capital has a lot to offer travelers who go beyond their problems.
Full of vigor, Cairo is where you really get a feel for Egyptian street life.
There are so many things to do in Cairo that you'll only be able to cover a sliver in one trip.
Culture
The city is filled with great monuments that span centuries of history.
At the heart of the city are Tahrir Square and the grand Egyptian Museum, a chest full of antiquities, including royal mummies and golden artifacts of the pharaoh Tutankhamun.
In nearby Giza, you can visit the famous pyramids and the Great Sphinx, which dates from the 26th century BC. BC
In the green district of Zamalek on the island of Gezira, Cairo's 187 m high television tower offers a panoramic view of the city.
Read about Cairo in Wikipedia