Modern Cairo National Cultural Center (The Opera) The new 7-story opera house at the Gezira Exhibition Grounds was inaugurated on March 10, 1988. Designed by a team of Japanese and Egyptian architects, it is an architectural masterpiece of Islamic design. The Opera The Opera is equipped with the most sophisticated audio-visual system and comprises: The Main Theatre, a closed hall comprising 1200 seats, used for opera, ballet and classical music performances. The Second Theatre is also a closed hall comprising 500 seats, and is used for various purposes including film festivals and conferences. The Third Theatre is an open one comprising 1000 seats. There are other halls, some of which are used for training and rehearsals, in addition to the Museum and the Library, containing references pertaining to the most significant artistic works. Cairo International Center for Conferences (CIIC) Located in Nasr City, it comprises three main conference halls, a fourth for receptions and a fifth for exhibitions. In addition, there are fully equipped secretarial offices and press centre. Cairo Tower (Gezirah) Over 180 meters high, it is the most outstanding attraction of modern Cairo . The first of the top two stories has a rotating restaurant and cafeteria. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo from the observation platform. Pharaonic Village
Historical spectacle reflecting the style of life of ancient Egyptians. Visitors witness the daily activities of the ancient Egyptian, who has known the oldest civilization. The Village also contains a papyrus museum and offers adequate services to its visitors. The visit lasts two hours. The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)
This museum is regarded as one of the most prominent museums in the world, for it offers visitors a chance to acquaint themselves with Egypt's ancient history over a period of 50 centuries. Its most significant showpiece is the magnificent Tutankhamun collection . The Coptic Museum (Old Cairo)
The museum houses a rare collection of ancient Christian relics including remains of architectural works, textiles, icons and old manuscripts reflecting the history of Coptic civilization. The Coptic Museum The Museum of Islamic Art
(Bab al-Khalq Square)
It is regarded as the largest museum in the Middle East , housing 80,000 rare objects dating from the dawn of Islam to the Ottoman period. The Military Museum (the Citadel)
The museum displays a magnificent collection of ancient weapons , statues, and uniforms in addition to other exhibits designed to show the art of warfare in Egypt from the earliest times. Public Gardens / Parks
There are several spacious parks in modern Cairo, including the Zoological Gardens in Giza, the Andalusian Gardens overlooking the Nile, the Kanater Al Khaireya Gardens (the Good Barrage), about 25 kms from the capital, the Fish Gardens in Zamalek and the International Garden in Nasr City. Cairo by Night
The nights of Cairo - when the magic of the East blends with the arts of the West- offer visitors a world of excitement, thrills and diverse entertainment. Among the most remarkable outings is the Sound and Light Show at the pyramids. Theatre houses and the cinemas offer a variety of national and international plays and the latest Arab and foreign films. The casinos and famous nightclubs provide a wide range of entertainment including oriental belly dancing, folklore and international shows. Modern Cairo Shopping Centres
Shopping centres in and around Cairo appeal to most visitors. Egyptian products are so varied and meet various tastes and different levels of income.