Comprising an array of shops dating to the 14th century AD, Khan Khalili is renowned for its indigenous character and the magnificent variety of gold and silver works, embroidered clothing, leather goods and ivory-inlaid woodwork in addition to the many other attractive handicraft.
Kerdasa
Kerdasa is famed for its embroidered cotton and silk dresses (galabeyas) as well as other hand-made products.
Haraneya
Haraneya is the main center for hand-made carpets.
Shopping centers are also available in some major hotels and in the center and outskirts of town. These sell silk, cotton and wool textiles as well as leather goods including shoes and bags.
In addition to the private sector boutiques, there are public sector stores such as Gategno, Sednaoui, Omar Effendi, Chemla, Cicurel, Benzion, Dawoud Addes and Hannaux.
Kerdasa
Kerdasa is famed for its embroidered cotton and silk dresses (galabeyas) as well as other hand-made products.
Haraneya
Haraneya is the main center for hand-made carpets.
Shopping centers are also available in some major hotels and in the center and outskirts of town. These sell silk, cotton and wool textiles as well as leather goods including shoes and bags.
In addition to the private sector boutiques, there are public sector stores such as Gategno, Sednaoui, Omar Effendi, Chemla, Cicurel, Benzion, Dawoud Addes and Hannaux.
The Graeco-Roman Museum-Alexandria
The museum was first built in 1892 as a small building located on Horreya Road. In 1895 it was transferred to the present site near Gamal Abdul Nasser Road. It started with eleven galleries, and has been gradually enlarged in later renovation stages. The 25th gallery was inaugurated in 1984. It contains a very big variety of coins from different countries, chronologically arranged, and dating back from 630 BC to the Ottoman period in the 19th century. The collection, which covers the period from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD, is a fascinating record of civilization in the process of change as religions merged and society evolved.
In Alexandria, Graeco-Roman and Pharaonic religions mingled in the cult of Serapis; the shift from pagan religions to Christianity can also be seen in the exhibits which include mummies, Hellenistic statues, busts of Roman emperors, Tangara figurines, and early Christian antiquities.
The museum was first built in 1892 as a small building located on Horreya Road. In 1895 it was transferred to the present site near Gamal Abdul Nasser Road. It started with eleven galleries, and has been gradually enlarged in later renovation stages. The 25th gallery was inaugurated in 1984. It contains a very big variety of coins from different countries, chronologically arranged, and dating back from 630 BC to the Ottoman period in the 19th century. The collection, which covers the period from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD, is a fascinating record of civilization in the process of change as religions merged and society evolved.
In Alexandria, Graeco-Roman and Pharaonic religions mingled in the cult of Serapis; the shift from pagan religions to Christianity can also be seen in the exhibits which include mummies, Hellenistic statues, busts of Roman emperors, Tangara figurines, and early Christian antiquities.
Sophisticated nightclubs, discotheques, and good restaurants can be found in Cairo and Alexandria. There is nightlife in Luxor and Aswan, including barbecues along the Nile. Although Egypt is a Muslim country, alcohol is available in café-style bars and good restaurants.
Major tourism mosques are open to the public unless services are in progress (the main service is on Friday at noon). Other mosques are not. Keep in mind that a mosque differs from a western church in that Christian churches are considered houses of God, while mosques are more a gathering place for the faithful of Islam. Unless otherwise posted, tickets to some that have been restored are sold by the caretaker for about LE3-6. All visitors to mosques, mausoleums, and madrasas must remove their shoes. Most Muslims walk around in their stockings but those mosques that are major tourist attractions have canvas overshoes available; a tip of 50PT to LE1 is in order for the people who put them on for you. Women must cover bare arms and should also have a hat.
Egypt has had a strong cinematic tradition since the 1930s. Egypt has the only major motion picture industry in the Arab world, with Cairo is its capital.
The influence of the Egyptian cinema on the Arabs is as profound as that of the American cinema on the rest of the world. The golden age of Egyptian cinema was in the 1940s and 1950s. During that period Omar Sharif emerged as a major international star and his former wife, Fatin Hamama, reigned as the queen of Arab cinema.
The influence of the Egyptian cinema on the Arabs is as profound as that of the American cinema on the rest of the world. The golden age of Egyptian cinema was in the 1940s and 1950s. During that period Omar Sharif emerged as a major international star and his former wife, Fatin Hamama, reigned as the queen of Arab cinema.
It is said in Egypt that if you take a sip of water from the Nile you'll be guaranteed to return. Most tourists say that if you take a sip of Nile water you'll never leave - at least not upright! Baksheesh is also a way of life in Egypt. It is often possible to gain access to closed areas by paying the guards a small gratuity. You will also find that wherever you go someone will be trying to sell you something. -Nigel Freeman
Pharaohs are pioneers in creating drama which narrates stories by dancing. This is clear in inscriptions of the Fifth Dynasty, showing women dancing in regular groups, similar to what we see in the modern ballet dance. The drawings of the military victories reveal varieties of the dramatical expressions of the Ancient Egyptians in thick and thin.
As to the dancing drama, it had come out in the most noble expressive meaning & also real significance in this country. History bears witness to it. Ballet is a prime art. It is closely related to the royal court, but after the Revolution of 1952, it has become a must to adopt cultural development. The first company was Cairo Ballet Company that depended on classic one-act shows. Afterwards, ballet forged ahead to individuality and personality related to Egyptian traditions and nationality. This materialized through Egyptian directors like Abdel-Moneim Kamel. In January 1992, Cairo Ballet Company acceded to Egyptian Opera. This company has more than 25 dancers that are graduates of the Ballet Institute.
As to the dancing drama, it had come out in the most noble expressive meaning & also real significance in this country. History bears witness to it. Ballet is a prime art. It is closely related to the royal court, but after the Revolution of 1952, it has become a must to adopt cultural development. The first company was Cairo Ballet Company that depended on classic one-act shows. Afterwards, ballet forged ahead to individuality and personality related to Egyptian traditions and nationality. This materialized through Egyptian directors like Abdel-Moneim Kamel. In January 1992, Cairo Ballet Company acceded to Egyptian Opera. This company has more than 25 dancers that are graduates of the Ballet Institute.
Cairo Times
On-line edition of Egypt's best-selling English-language magazine News updates every Wednesday and Saturday, and with breaking stories.
Egyptian Gazette
egy.com offers a variety of old and new articles, photos, references dealing with century-old aspects of Cairo. Learn about its architecture, its landmarks, its character, its people and its problems. This is about a millennium old city which cannot sit still. Enjoy!
On-line edition of Egypt's best-selling English-language magazine News updates every Wednesday and Saturday, and with breaking stories.
Egyptian Gazette
egy.com offers a variety of old and new articles, photos, references dealing with century-old aspects of Cairo. Learn about its architecture, its landmarks, its character, its people and its problems. This is about a millennium old city which cannot sit still. Enjoy!