Egypt holds a place of pride in the African continent as its civilization has remained a model to several civilizations to follow. Egypt is a prominent place for tourism as there are several places of prime importance. In Egypt, you could indulge in the wonders and delights of the ancient world, besides getting the best of urban world. There are a whole lot of tourist attractions here, spread throughout the country. The several museums of Egypt, helps you find out more about the history and culture of the country. Some of the prominent museums here include Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Al-Qalaa Citadel, Coptic Museum, Museum of Islamic Arts, Gayer-Anderson Museum, Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Mosque at Al-Azhar, Abdeen Palace Museum, Abu Sir Pyramids and Manial Palace Museum.
Some of the other important tourist attractions of Egypt include cities like Cairo which is blend of modernity and tradition, Giza which is the most important place to visit in Egypt famous for the Pyramid and the Sphinx, Alexandria popular for its stupendous beaches, Abu Simbel , for its temples like the Temple of Hathor and Temple of Re-Harakhte, Hurghada for the ancient ruins and the Aquarium near the Red Sea, Luxor , often described as an open air museum is popular for Mummification Museum and the Luxor Museum, Karnak Temple, twin statues of Ramses II, Temple of Luxor and El-Mekashkesh Mosque. The Egypt tourist attractions are so popular that tourists come to these destinations, time and again.
