National traditions of Egypt. Habits, mentality and the way of living

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Cathedrals and basilicas in Egypt
♥ Cathédrale Saint-Georges, Luxor. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Héliopolis, Cairo. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Sainte Catherine, Alexandria. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Saint-Georges, Luxor. On the map


♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Héliopolis, Cairo. On the map


♥ Cathédrale Sainte Catherine, Alexandria. On the map


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There is also a range of strict rules regarding purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages. They can be purchased in special stores only. Drinking alcohol is allowed in restaurants and bars only. The appearance in the city in a drunken state is considered a sign of bad education and violation of public order. Beautiful markets are known as one of the main "national places of interest" in Cairo. Here you can find absolutely different items. Bargaining remains a kind of a ritual, and both … Read more

The picturesque Soho area is often called the Little Britain, because it really looks like a classic British town. Here you can find not only a great number of European restaurants, but even original phone booths, exactly the same as could be found on British streets. Indeed, this area is considered the most European in the city. Very beautiful and well maintained, it is ideal for evening walks. Elite Soho also features European-style high prices; there are only high-end shops and dining … Read more

Those who expect to make new friends and interact with local business partners should remember that a man always has a priority comparing to a woman. According to local rules of etiquette, a man should be presented to a group first. To show respect to new acquaintances, you should definitely say ‘Fours Said,’ which means ‘Nice to meet you.’ Tourists who visit the city on business matters should not rush into discussion of critical business issues. Townspeople are used to make … Read more

Many tourists may find the indigenous people rather slow, even the most important and urgent things they are accustomed to doing things slowly. Punctuality is also not a distinctive feature of the inhabitants of Alexandria, they may be late for an important business meeting, and at the same time not burden themselves with apologies and explanations for the reasons. Despite the fact that religious practices prohibit local residents from drinking alcohol, citizens do not object if one of the … Read more

It should be noted that most of the locals are accustomed to the fact that their women walk in clothes that hide all of the parts of the body. This is especially important during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. Open closes show that a woman is easy. The same thing works in their attitude to foreigners. If you go to public places or streets of Sinai, men will make you obscene complements and offers. These are only words and nobody will be rude with a woman, … Read more
