This Web Site at a Glance
The History guide
Contains information on the history of the city. Although not a comprehensive reference, the history guide contains a brief introduction as well as information on the following periods: Ancient (Pharaonic), Graeco-Roman, Early Arab, Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamelouk, Ottoman, Nineteenth Century, and Modern. A Sixteenth Century historic map is also available.
The Visitor guide
Contains general tips for visitors, information for people traveling on business, or moving to Cairo, as well as maps, information on accomodation, restaurants, communication (Telephone, Internet, etc) and foreign embassies. Transportation information includes local transportation and car rental, taxis (cabs), the subway system, airline offices, and general guidelines on how to reach Cairo. For tourists, there are suggestions for monuments and places to visit: Ancient Egyptian (Pharaonic) monuments, Christian Coptic sites, Islamic sites, and modern attractions.
The Gallery
Includes maps as well as links to photographs of monuments and modern attractions, and historic pictures.
The Auditorium
Contains audio and song clips related to Cairo and its culture.
Miscellaneous
Also hosted in this web site are a list of Cairenes and Cairo lovers to which you can add your name, information on other cities worldwide named "Cairo", other links to Cairo-related WWW sites, and Egypt-related WWW sites, information on Internet access in Egypt, a list of references and, a copyright notice.
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