Egypt is a unique and impressive country with an ancestral culture and is characterized by a great historical and architectural heritage. Discover the main monuments built by ancient civilizations, their origin and history and how to get there. From the famous Pyramids of Giza, near Cairo, to the City of the Dead.
Pyramids of Giza
It is possible that the first image that comes to mind when we think of Egypt is the Pyramids of
Great Sphinx of Giza
Undoubtedly, the Great Sphinx of Giza is, along with the pyramids, the most recognized symbol of Ancient Egypt. And it
Valley of the Kings
Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Valley of the Kings is a huge necropolis of ancient Egypt
Valley of the Queens
It is the necropolis dedicated to the princesses and wives of the pharaohs who ruled in the period of the
Saqqara
Saqqara was the most important necropolis of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis and the site of the famous Step
Dahshur
Dahshur is part of The city of Memphis was the first capital of the country since its unification. Founded around
Memphis
The city of Memphis was the first capital of the country since its unification. Founded around 3100 B.C. by the
Cairo Tower
The Cairo Tower is one of the modern icons of the Egyptian capital, with its stylized appearance and a lattice
Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is a mass built in granite that measures 40 meters long and weighs more than 1,000 tons,
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic statues representing the pharaoh Amenhotep III and were built to preside over his
Saladin Citadel
Built between 1176 and 1183, the Citadel of Saladin had a fundamental objective: to protect the city from Crusader attacks.
Sultan Hassan Mosque
On your visit to Cairo you can not miss the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, part of the architectural
Al Rifa’i Mosque
The Al Rifa’i Mosque is also known as the Royal Mosque, as it houses the tombs of many members of
Alabaster Mosque
The Alabaster Mosque is so called because of the material with which it was built and which covers both the
Ibn Tulun Mosque
The story of Ahmad Ibn Tulun requires us to dwell on it for a moment to understand the importance of