Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, and many treasures of King Tutankhamen. The Egyptian government established the museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekeyah Garden. The museum soon moved to Boulaq in 1858 because the original building was getting to be too small to hold all of the artifacts. In 1855, shortly after the artifacts were moved, Duke Maximilian of Austria was given all of the artifacts. He hired a French architect to design and construct a new museum for the antiquities. The new building was to be constructed on the bank of the Nile River in Boulaq. In 1878, after the museum was completed for some time, it suffered some irreversible damage; a flood of the Nile River caused the antiquities to be relocated to another museum, in Giza. The artifacts remained there until 1902 when they were moved, for the last time to the current museum in Tahrir Square.
 

Khan El Khalili

The souk dates back to 1382, when Emir Djaharks el-Khalili built a large caravanserai. in Cairo under the Burji Mamluk Sultan Barquq; the eponymous khan is still extant. By the time of Barquq, the first Circassian Mamluk Sultan (1382- 1399 A.D.) much reconstruction needed to be done within the walls of the city in order to repair the damage incurred as a result of the Black Death. When Barquq started his madrassa in Bayn el-Qasrayn, markets were rebuilt, and Khan el-Khalili was established. It was also known Turkish bazaar during the Ottoman Empire.

The Pyramids

The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in Egypt.

There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt as of 2008. Most were built as tombs for the country's Pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods.

The earliest known Egyptian pyramids are found at Saqqara, northwest of Memphis. The earliest among these is the Pyramid of Djoser (constructed 2630 BCE–2611 BCE) which was built during the third dynasty. This pyramid and its surrounding complex were designed by the architect Imhotep, and are generally considered to be the world's oldest monumental structures constructed of dressed masonry.

The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest structures ever built.
 

Catacombs

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (meaning 'Mound of shards' or 'Potsherds') is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Due to the time period, many of the features of the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa merge Roman, Greek and Egyptian cultural points; some statues are Egyptian in style, yet bear Roman clothes and hair style whilst other features share a similar style. A circular staircase, which was often used to transport deceased bodies down the middle of it, leads down into the tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emperors (2nd century AD). The facility was then used as a burial chamber from the 2nd century to the 4th century, before being rediscovered in 1900 when a donkey accidentally fell into the access shaft
 

Qaitbay Citadel

The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.

The Citadel is situated at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest, then several disasters occurred and the shape of the lighthouse was changed to some extent, but it still continued to function. Restoration began in the period of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (about 880 A.D). During the 11th century an earthquake occurred, causing damage to the octagonal part. The bottom survived, but it could only serve as a watchtower, and a small mosque was built on the top. In the 14th century there was a very destructive earthquake and the whole building was completely destroyed.
 

Abu El Abbas Mosque

The most important historic mosque in Alexandria, Egypt, as well as a very beautiful one, is considered to be that of Abu El Abbas El Mursi. Constructed in 1775 by Algerians, it was built over the tomb of the thirteenth century Murcia Andalusan saint, Ahmed Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi (Abu'l 'Abbas) who joined and then lead, as a devout Sufi, the Shadhali brotherhood. Abu El Abbas El Mursi is in himself a very interesting story.
 

El Montazah Palace

Montaza Palace is a palace in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built in 1892 by Abbas II, the last ruler of Egypt and Sudan to hold the title of Khedive.
 

Greco Roman Museum

The Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria in Egypt was created in 1892. It was first built in an 5-room apartment, inside one small building in Rosetta Street (later Avenue Canope and nowadays Horriya). In 1895, it was transferred to another building that only had eleven rooms. More rooms were added later to this building, now located near Gamal Abdul Nasser Street. There are a lot of pieces from the 3rd century BC, like a nice sculpture of Apis in black granite, the sacred bull of the Egyptians, mummies, sarcophagus, tapestries, and a lot of objects and sculptures that offer us a view of graeco-roman civilization in contact with Egypt. The museum is currently closed for renovation.

Hanging Church

The Hanging (The Suspended) Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by 29 steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church. The land surface has risen by some 6 metres since the Roman period so that the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position. The entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. The nineteenth century facade with twin bell towers is then seen beyond a narrow courtyard decorated with modern art biblical designs. Up the steps and through the entrance is a further small courtyard leading to the eleventh century outer porch.
 

Montaza Palace

Montaza Palace is a palace in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built in 1892 by Abbas II, the last ruler of Egypt and Sudan to hold the title of Khedive.

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Green   
Cuisine:
Address: 32 Road 231 and 213, Degla
Phone Number: 2521 01 20 - 018 166 87 46
Opening Time: 7 AM - Midnight
Area: Maadi
Features: Home Delivery   Birthday parties   Mobinil Wi-Fi


 
Happy Dolphin   
Cuisine:
Address: 70 Abd El Aziz Al Seoud St
Phone Number: 23621170 - 23621180
Opening Time: 10 AM - 2 AM
Area: Manial
Features: Home Delivery   Nile View   Live Music


 
Prego 
Cuisine:International
Charge Rate: Low
Address: 45 El Nasr St., off El Gazayer St., next to El Ezaby Pharmacy
Phone Number: 16121- 251 74 731
Opening Time: 9 AM- 3 AM
Area: New Maadi
Branches
Features: New Cairo: Town Center, 90 St, Al Tagamoe Al Khamis
Nasr City: 13 Africa St, Block 34 (Ext of Mostafa El Nahas St)


 
El Omda 
Cuisine:Egyptian ,Oriental ,Vegetarian ,Koshary,Foul & Ta'meya
Address: 3A Gameat El Dowal El Arabia St.
Phone Number: 3336 75 96
Opening Time: 24 Hrs
Area: Mohandessin
Description
Branches
Features: Typical Oriental and Egyptian food. Great Koshary, Foul and Ta'meya as well as grilled chicken, hawawshy and shawerma.

 

Farooj  
Cuisine:Oriental
Address: 13-14 Sour Nadi El Zamalik (Commercial Passage)
Phone Number: 19018
Opening Time: 11 AM - 3 AM
Area: Mohandessin
Description
Branches
Features
Famous Saudi chain specialized in home-style roast chicken.


Arzak el Kawthr 
Cuisine:Foul & Ta'meya,Oriental
Address: Near 6th of October Univerisity, Elmehwar El Markazy
Phone Number: 16107
Opening Time: 7 AM - 3 AM
Area: 6th of October
Branches: Maadi: Maadi Grand Mall, 12 Road 257
Maadi: Misr Helwan Agricultural Road


 
Bon Apiite.  
Cuisine:
Charge Rate: Low
Address: El Nafoura Sq
Phone Number: 19101 - 250 79 252
Opening Time: 9 AM - 3 AM
Area: El Mokatam
Description
Branches
Features
International menu; steak, pasta, mezze, sandwiches, cakes at moderate prices.


 
Buffalo
Cuisine:Burgers ,American
Address: Libnan Sq., El Nil El Abyad
Phone Number: 24173428
Opening Time: 10 AM - 3 AM
Area: Mohandessin
Description
Features
Buffalo Burger traces its roots back to Rancho Viejo, a landmark ranch close to the Mexican border in Del Rio, Texas.


 
Burger Joint
Cuisine:Burgers ,American
Address: 250 St. Near Victoria College
Phone Number: 0181000191
Opening Time: 10 AM - 4 AM
Area: Maadi
Features: Outdoor Area


Burger King
Cuisine:Burgers
Address: Tivoli Dome, 70 Omar Ibn El Khatab Street Almaza Square
Area: Heliopolis
Description
Branches
The world famous burger chain has finally opened it's first chain at City Stars new food court area. Burger King is well known for it's signature Whopper burgers, expect two other branches to open soon one in Maadi and the other in Sharm.


 
Quicker Stop
Cuisine:BBQ
Address: 53 Youssef Abbas St opposite to El Zohour Sporting Club
Phone Number: 240 52 800 - 017 00 18 18 9
Opening Time: 11 AM - 10 PM
Minimum Charge:15 LE
Delivery Charge:4 LE
Area: Nasr City
Description
Features
See the full Menu at:- 

http://www.otlob.com/restaurantMenu.aspx?Res=121907&Prov=121611&Area=75548


 
Cook Door
Cuisine:Vegetarian ,Burgers
Address: 17 Abdel Rahman Pasha St
Phone Number: 16999
Opening Time: 11 AM - 3 AM
Area: Helwan
Description
Branches
Features
A take away and delivery chain famous for their viagra sandwiche a treat for seafood lovers as well as diet meals and brown bread sandwiches for health freaks.


 
Crep Away        
Cuisine:Lebanese,French,International
Charge Rate: Moderate
Address: 4 Ibn Kaythar St., Al Nile St.
Phone Number: 37 61 88 60 - 37 61 88 70
Opening Time: 11 AM - 2 AM
A la Carte :
Area: Giza
Description
Features
Delicious mezzanine, exotic cocktails, and comfy lounge.


Dar el Amar
Cuisine:Lebanese
Address: CityStars, Omar Ibn El Khattab St.,Zodiac Food Court.
Phone Number: 16166-4802285
Area: Heliopolis
Branches: Mohandessin: 27, 28 Sour Nadi El Zamalek.
Nasr City: 4 Abbas El Akkad St.
Mohandessin: 20 Gehad St. Lebanon Sq.(Off Lebanon Sq.)
Maadi: 24 EL Nasr St
Haram: El Taewoon Gas Station, 200 El Haram St.
Heliopolis: 17 Al Ahram St.


 
Diet House 
Cuisine:Diet
Address: 13 Gehad St., Lebanon Square
Phone Number: 014 100 64 00 - 014 100 65 00 - 33 44 44 27
Opening Time: 10 AM - 1 AM
Delivery Charge:4 LE
Area: Mohandessin
Description
Features
See the full Menu at:- 

http://www.otlob.com/restaurantMenu.aspx?Res=121856&Prov=121604&Area=75543


 
Dom Tom 
Cuisine:Lebanese
Address: 219 A Algeria St., In front of Peugoet.
Phone Number: 25 177 446 - 010 808 777 6
Opening Time: 11 AM - 3 AM
Minimum Charge:20 LE
Delivery Charge:5 LE
Area: Maadi
Description
Features
See the full menu on:- 

http://www.otlob.com/restaurantMenu.aspx?Res=121839&Prov=121595&Area=75545

 
El dowar 
Cuisine:Snacks and Pastries ,Pizza
Address: 86, Road 9
Phone Number: 23803510
Opening Time: 9 AM- 3 AM
Area: Maadi
Description
Branches
Features
A restaurant serves Egyptian pie Feteer, snacks, and pizzas.


 
El mawardy            
Cuisine:Oriental ,Egyptian
Address: Sheraton Cairo Hotel
Phone Number: 333 69700 - 333 69800
Opening Time: 9 AM - 1 AM
Minimum Charge:35 L.E.
Area: Giza
Features: Wi-Fi   Serves Alcohol   Outdoor Area   Shisha   Parking   Home Delivery   Playground  Dancing   Nile View   DJ   Formal Dress   Romantic Spots


 
El tabey el domyati 
Cuisine:Foul & Ta'meya,Vegetarian
Address: Future Mall, Al Tagamoe El Talet
Phone Number: 16015 - 2759 26 13
Opening Time: Noon - 3 AM
Area: New Cairo
Description
Branches
Features
Famous for it's extended variety of foul and falafel sandwiches.


 
Essence
Cuisine:Indian
Address: 23 Doctor Mahroky St from Aswan Square El Omara Towers beside Mo Cafe.
Phone Number: 33 472 429
Opening Time: 1 PM - 10 PM
Minimum Charge:30 LE
Delivery Charge:5 LE
Area: Mohandessin
Description
Features
See the full Menu at:- 

http://www.otlob.com/restaurantMenu.aspx?Res=121920&Prov=121642&Area=75543


 
Gud el bahr 
Cuisine:Sea Food
Address: 40 Building 20 El Marhala El Tanya El Kuwaiteyya, Maadi Company Street, New Maadi.
Phone Number: 016 37 36 50 6 - 016 37 36 52 6
Opening Time: 12 PM - 2 AM
Minimum Charge:30 LE
Area: Maadi
Description
Features
See the full Menu at:-
http://www.otlob.com/restaurantMenu.aspx?Res=121795&Prov=121579&Area=75545

 
Fuddruckers    
Cuisine:American ,Burgers
Charge Rate: Expensive
Address: 10 Road 263 (Opposite Satellite Dish)
Phone Number: 252 00484 - 252 00523
Opening Time: 8 AM - 1 AM
Area: Maadi
Description
Branches
Features
Fuddruckers now in Cairo, offers a variety of fast food and a wonderful salad bars


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