Best Monuments: Cairo, Egypt

Once the location of the ancient city of Memphis, modern Cairo, Egypt, stands on the foundations of powerful and historic civilizations. Accordingly, magnificent ancient Egyptian monuments proliferate the city. Islamic architecture also permeates Cairo, the City of a Thousand Minarets. Visit these monuments next time you’re in Egypt’s capital.

Pyramids of Giza

One of Egypt’s most famous attractions, the three great Pyramids of Giza sit on the outskirts of the city. These awe-inspiring wonders of the ancient world remain a must-see when in Cairo.

Great Sphinx

The largest monolithic statue in the world, the Great Sphinx appears even grander in person. Shrouded in mystery, this statue of a lion with a man’s head has become known worldwide.

Nile River

Flowing from Lake Victoria in Kenya to the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile stretches longer than any other river on earth. Ancient Egyptians would not have flourished without the Nile. Therefore, many of its ancient cities and monuments lie along the river. Visit this natural wonder that helped give birth to such a great civilization.

Al-Azhar Mosque

One of Cairo’s older Mosques and the world’s oldest university, Al-Azhar Mosque has been spectacularly preserved. This leading Islamic theological center received its university status in 988 CE.

The Egyptian Museum

Your entire trip to Cairo could be spent exploring the exhibits of the Egyptian Museum, founded in 1857.