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Andreea Pavaloiu
The crowds in Cairo may make Manhattan look like a ghost town, but it’s a small price to pay to experience the energy of the city Egyptians know as Umm ad Dunya – the Mother of the World. Use our guide to discover modern Egypt as you’ve never seen it before.
Historical Landmark
There’s no other city in the world where modern architecture is topped by such a magnificent 4,000-year-old complex of royal pyramids, temples and causeways. Any trip to the Egyptian capital must start with these majestic creations. They go from Menakaure, the smallest pyramid, through to Pyramid of Khafre, the second largest, to the Great Pyramid of Giza, commissioned by the pharaoh Khufu. To avoid the smog, head down in the afternoon. Interested in visiting? You can do so with Culture Trip on our epic 10-day Egypt tour, led by our local insider. Read the full travel article here.
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