"Best Landmarks in Cairo" Realizado por : Cityseeker 4 Ubicaciones indicadas Calle Talaat Harb "Momentous Street" Talaat Harb Street has gained world popularity by being a hub of the famous Egyptian Revolution of 2011. It connects the equally renowned Tahrir Square with the Talaat Harb Square. Its most well-known landmark is the Talat Pasha Harb statue, a memorial of the eponymous and by Flickr user: Tinou Baohttps legendary Egyptian economist. This aristocratic road is also home to ://www.flickr.com/photos/tino quaint buildings, influenced by Mughal and French architecture. It is u/ always bustling with tourists shopping for local souvenirs, and fashionistas looking for apparel with Egyptian and Western labels, as well as stylish burkhas. The Madbouly bookstore and Omar Effendi are some of the favored retailers. One can also savor local cuisine at restaurants and coffeeshops flanking this street. Downtown Cairo, El Cairo Manial Palace "Royal Residence" Built in 1875, the Manial Palace is a must-visit for those looking for a glimpse of Egypt’s royal lineage. This Ottoman-Egyptian dynasty palace was occupied by Prince Mohammad Ali in the early 1900s and showcases his art and trophy collection, as well as other memorabilia. Marvel at a fascinating display of paintings of Viceroys, clothing, furniture, objets d’ by igorovsyannykov art, silverware and ancient manuscripts. The architecture of this building features Art Nouveau, Rococo, Moorish and Persian styles making for a unique blend. Take a tour of this landmark and its imperial gardens, along with the Cairo Tower nearby. +20 2 2368 7495 Off Abd Al Aziz Aal Saud, El Cairo Sakakini Palace "Historic Palace" The 50 rooms of this palace are ornately decorated with artistic ceilings, paintings, and antiques. Originally built in 1897, this breathtaking structure was the creation of Habib Sakakini Pasha. He envisioned a European palace and had Italian architects design it with a building in Italy serving as the inspiration. Across the exterior's five stories, you'll see by eyeImage steeples, statues, cupolas, and domes, as well as beautifully carved exterior facades. Al Sakakini Square, El Cairo Baron Empain Palace "Cairo Landmark" Baron Empain Palace graces the heart of Heliopolis with its architectural grandeur and mystical aura. Named after the builder himself, an affluent Belgian entrepreneur and industrialist, the building was completed in 1911. French natives Alexandre Marcel and Georges-Louis Claude designed the iconic landmark with inspiration from Hindu temples in Orissa and the by Innviertlerin Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The reinforced concrete structure boasts fascinating carvings of Hindu deities and mythological features. The intriguing winding stairway leads to underground chambers. Closed for public viewing, stories of paranormal activity and haunted scenarios in these chambers persist to this day. Off El-Orouba, El Cairo UNIRSE A NOSOTROS A: cityseeker.com Condiciones generales | POLíTICA DE PRIVACIDAD | API | PóNGASE EN CONTACTO CON NOSOTROS | Derechos de autor 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).