Events in Cairo

Cairo is a megacity with a rich history which makes it a hub of tourists. The city is overwhelming with a great range of festivals like Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival, Panorama of the European Film, Cairo International Film Festival, Cairo Bites, Egypt Fitness Fest, Cairo Jazz Festival, Cairo's Fashion Festival, and 2B Continued Lab & Festival. The way-too-obvious places to visit in Cairo are the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo's Egyptian museum which is one of the greatest museums of the world due to the antiquities it displays. Khan-el-Khalili is the place for you if you're in for some serious shopping. Some beautiful mosques that enhance the beauty of this city are Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Azhar Mosque, and Ibn Tulun Mosque. Another exotic spot is the Roda Island which contains Monastirli Palace, once the home of an Ottoman Pasha, is now a tourist spot with a high value for its architecture. Cairo is a must-add to your list of cities to visit due to its exotic history.