1. Home
  2.  › 
  3. Egypt

Cairo

Your travel guide for Cairo
With a population of around 9.1 million, Cairo is the largest city in Egypt and the cultural, political and economic center of the country. The beginnings of the city date back to settlements in ancient times, and Cairo was officially founded in 969.

Cairo is considered the center of the Arab world in terms of politics as well as economics and culture. All important political institutions, such as the government, the parliament, numerous embassies of other countries as well as the important religious and state authorities are located here. Many universities and colleges provide excellent educational opportunities for the inhabitants of Cairo. Numerous theaters and museums enrich Cairo's cultural offerings. In addition to the many monuments, the old city, which consists of beautiful Islamic buildings, is particularly worth seeing. Due to its uniqueness, it has been a UNESCO cultural heritage site since 1979. Gabalaya Park, which was laid out in the 19th century, is definitely worth a visit. Tahrir Square is located in the center of the city. Other tourist attractions include the tower of Al-Jazira and the Mohammed Ali Mosque on the citadel, which was built in 1176 by Sultan Salah ad-Din.

Where is Cairo?

Cairo is the capital of Egypt. There are about 9.294.000 inhabitants living in Cairo.

Cities near Cairo

8 km
179 km