Bab Zuweila is a striking monument of the Middle Ages. The construction of the monument was completed in the 10th century. Visitors of the building are welcome to climb the ramparts or one of the minarets – they feature wonderful panoramic views of Cairo and its suburbs. Townhouse Gallery is an interesting cultural institution. This is a beautiful three-story building, in which six artist studios are open, as well as a bookstore and library. The gallery has become the location of various cultural activities - music and theater performances, exhibitions, workshops, lectures and presentations.
Egyptian Antiquities Museum has the full right to be called the most interesting museum in Cairo. The building, in which the museum is located, is also of a great cultural value and is considered a true example of neoclassicism. The museum's collection includes more than one hundred thousand exhibits, including works of art, archaeological and historical artifacts, antiques and world-famous collection of Tutankhamun. Your excursion program should definitely include a visit to Bayt el Suhaymi mansion. The building is the best example of the national house in the city. The local residents built mansions of this type starting from ancient times and until the late 19th century. There are small living rooms in the mansion, a hall for receptions, and a beautiful courtyard with lots of plants and flowers.
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