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Ollie #71 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: This military museum records the history of the Egyptian army forces from Pharaonic times to present-day, featuring exhibits of weaponry, medals,...... more » Owner description: This military museum records the history of the Egyptian army forces from Pharaonic times to present-day, featuring exhibits of weaponry, medals, military equipment, uniforms and 220 paints of famous battles. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums
Ollie #72 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews

No longer used for worship, the Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish synagogue in Cairo.  Legends link a rock inside a shrine here with Moses, but the building was actually... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Ollie #73 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Formerly serving as a royal palace until the end of the monarchy in 1952, this history museum features a large collection of weapons and medals...... more » Owner description: Formerly serving as a royal palace until the end of the monarchy in 1952, this history museum features a large collection of weapons and medals including knives, guns, cannons and an exhibit of medals. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
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Ollie #74 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
Ollie #75 of 124 attractions in Cairo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
This complex comprises an ethnographic museum, debating chamber and a small historical library.
Attraction type  Libraries; History Museums
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Ollie #76 of 124 attractions in Cairo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
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Ollie #77 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
Ollie #78 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Ollie #79 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This complex consists of four (of the original fifteen) pyramids from the 5th Dynasty: the pyramids of Neferefre, Neferirkare, Niuserre and Sahure.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
Ollie #80 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Ollie #81 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This massive statue carved in limestone is more than 33 feet long and is located in the museum built to protect it.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Monuments/ Statues
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Ollie #82 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
Ollie #83 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ollie #84 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
Ollie #85 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Built by Prince Mohamed Ali (1875-1955), between 1901 and 1929, this palace complex houses six structures including a hunting museum belonging to the...... more » Owner description: Built by Prince Mohamed Ali (1875-1955), between 1901 and 1929, this palace complex houses six structures including a hunting museum belonging to the late King Farouk, the prince’s residence and furnishings and a beautiful garden. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
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Ollie #86 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  6.8 miles from city center
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Ollie #87 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
Ollie #88 of 124 attractions in Cairo
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Ollie #89 of 124 attractions in Cairo
2.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Located in Zoser’s funerary complex at Saqqara, this ancient burial chamber was for mummified bulls.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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Ollie #90 of 124 attractions in Cairo
2 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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