Cairo
No doubt, Cairo is one of the most unique cities in the world. Where else can you visit the Great Pyramids, shop a modern art gallery, and enjoy a meal on the Nile all in the same day? The largest city in Africa and the Middle East, Cairo has long served as the cultural, political and social capital of the Middle East. Home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, Cairo has a wealth of monuments and historical landmarks that date back thousands of years, from the Cairo Citadel to Al Azhar University and the Hanging Church. READ MORE
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