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Alexandria
Alexandria
is where Egypt meets the sea and has been called the, "mermaid of the
Mediterranean." Not only an Egyptian city on the sea shore, a trade port or a
beautiful tourist coastal city, above all, it has a significant historical and
cultural history. The city was established by Alexander the Great and designed
by the architect "Denokrates" in 332 B.C. It may be considered Egypt's
gate throughout history for openness and communication with Europe and countries
of the Mediterranean Sea Basin. Alexandria was, and still is, a prominent
cultural beacon for knowledge seekers and the history of its famous library and
a wonderful place to visit. Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/alex.htm for additional
information.
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Aswan
Aswan
is one of the sunniest southern cities in Egypt, a popular tourist area, and an
ancient frontier town. It is southern enough to have a distinctively African
atmosphere. Here the Nile is at its most beautiful as it flows through the
desert and granite rock outcrops and around green islands covered in palm groves
and tropical plants. Aswan has been a favorite winter resort since the beginning
of the nineteenth century and it's still a perfect place to get away from it
all. Go to
www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/aswan.htm
for additional information.
Cairo
As an ancient city,
Cairo
occupies a singular place among world cities, with a geographical position so
unique that an interchange of influence with the civilizations to which it stood
witness was made possible. As a modern city, it remains one of the most
progressive in Africa. Cairo may be the world's only city with monuments dating
back to four different historical periods-the Pharaonic, the Roman, the
Christian and the Islamic. This makes it a tourist mecca and a place you will
not want to miss in Northern Africa. Go to
www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/cairo.htm for additional
information on this great city.
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Fayoum
The main town in the oasis is located
about 50 miles south of Cairo. Its name is probably derived from ‘Fayoum’
meaning water. Although usually described as an oasis
Fayoumtm
is not fed by underground water, like the Western Desert oasis further south
west, but by water from the Nile which is transported to this natural depression
by a series of canals. Having irrigated the oasis, the water runs into Lake
Qaroun which despite having dramatically shrunk over the past few thousand
years, is still Egypt's largest natural salt-water lake. Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/fayoum.htm for
more information.
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Luxor
The name
Luxor comes from the Arabic word el-Uqsur, the plural of el-Qasr, meaning
encampment or fortification, with reference to the two military camps built
there in Roman times. Modern Luxor is a populous town on the right bank of the
River Nile, where ancient Thebes, the city described by Homer as ‘Thebes of the
hundred gates', once stood. The temple of Luxor, some 260 m (850 ft) long today,
was built by Amenophis III on the foundations of a previous religious structure,
dating from the time of Queen Hatshepsut. Luxor is one place you will not want
to miss when visiting Egypt. Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/lux1.htm for additional
information on this wonderful tourist spot.
Mersa Matrouh
Mersa
Matrouh lies a couple hundred miles west of Alexandria on a bay on the
Mediterranean and is distinguished by its sandy long beach which is considered
by many to be one of the most beautiful in the world. The beach is famous for
its white soft sands and calm transparent waters, for the bay is protected from
the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural wave-breaker, with a small
opening to allow light vessels in. This beach dates back to the days of
Alexander, the Macedonian, when it was known as "Paraetonium" and also as
"Amunia". It said that Alexander the Great stopped there during his historical
expedition to pay tribute, and sacrifice, to the god Amun, at Siwa, so that he
becomes Amun's son and his rule be a historical continuation of the pharaohs.
There are ruins of a temple from the time of Rameses II (1200 B.C.) in Matrouh
along with other things to see and do here. Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/mersa.htm for additional
information on just what there is here and additional information on the area.
The Northern Coast
the
Northern Coast is a popular tourist area and is the Egyptian North Western
gate stretching 525 Km on the Mediterranean from "El-Ameria", east to
"El-Sallum", west. This was a rain-dependent agricultural land in the
Roman era. Having good faith in the prosperous future of this region, the
government has spared no effort to develop it into one of the most visited areas
of Egypt. Many luxurious tourist spots have been built. By 1983, the "Northern
Coast" started to the landmark in Egyptian layout. Potable water lines are
extended from Alexandria to Marsa-Matrouh. More than 260 Km the two-way
Alex-Matrouh on shore road was paved. Power stations are constructed. Attractive
integrated tourist villages are there, including beaches, houses, public service
units. Moreover, 121 private locations are under study, besides the three models
executed by the Ministry of construction, i.e. "Marakia", "Marabella" and
"Marina" resorts. Click on
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/ncoast.htm to see the many
reasons you might want to visit.
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Port Said
Port
Said is situated at the mouth of the Suez Canal. To
the north, it is bordered with the Mediterranean, east Sinai, west Manzalah lake
and south Ismailia GovernorateIt. It is the second port in Egypt, after
Alexandria. The history of establishing Port Said dates back to digging the Suez
Canal. It is named after Khedive Said who gave the approval to dig.
Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/public/magazine/iss009e/html/art13txt.htm for
additional information on this great city.
The Red Sea
The beaches of the
Red Sea
are an exquisite gift from nature. The sea, with its clear blue waters, offers
colorful corals and rare marine life. The long chain of mountains, with their
different colors, run parallel to the coastline, separated from the sea only by
a plain, most of which is suitable for camping. All these elements, the work of
the Creator, blend into a rare painting of magnificent winter and summer climate
and enchanting natural beauty that charms the visitor into believing he is on a
legendary tour of a paradise on earth. Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/redsea.htm for additional
information about this area.
Rasheed
Rasheed is probably
best known as the city that provided the key to the Hieroglyphs, the Rosetta
stone which revealed the secrets of the great ancient Egyptian civilization.
Rasheed resisted, under the leadership of Governor Ali Bey Al-Salanki and Head
of Noblemen Sheik Hassan Kirit, the 1807 Frazer military expedition.
Rasheed was known as Khito, a hieroglyphic word meaning "the populace," under
king Menes reign. It was famed for military chariots manufacture in the XXVI
Dynasty. Under king Minfitah, Rasheed powerfully resisted the Greek and Sicilian
attacks. Rasheed hosted a garrison established under Psammetichus I. In the
Coptic era, Rasheed was known as "Rasheet." Rasheed governorate’s National Day
on 19 September marks the day when the lionhearted people of Rasheed conquered
the British army. In 1956, late President Gamal Abd Al-Naser inaugurated Rasheed
Museum within the framework of Rasheed’s National Day celebrations. For more, go
to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/rashed.htm.
Sahl Hasheesh
The area of
Sahl
Hasheesh is located on an area of 32 million sq. meters, and along the
lovely Red Sea coast abounding in invaluable coral reefs, the Egyptian Company
for Tourist Communities has launched implementing its gigantic project in
Sahl Hasheesh, as complete tourist resort will be established along with its
accessories, representing irreplaceable spot in terms of charm and beauty. Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/hashesh.htm for more
information on this area of Egypt.
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Sinai
This prominent and strategic position of the Sinai Peninsula has made it, since
the dawn of history, the gateway to Egypt from the east.
Sinai's
history goes back to the Pharaohs who explored its land, searching for gold,
copper and turquoise. Thus, it came to be known as the Land of Turquoise. Sinai
is rich in scenery. To the north, palm-shaded sandy beaches stretch along the
Mediterranean shore. Along the Gulfs of Aqaba and Suez, soft golden sands
surround bays of clear blue water. There are tourist villages and fishing and
diving centers, where the waters are rich with rare marine life and exquisite
coral reefs. Sweet water springs are scattered throughout Sinai. In the south,
the towering mountains with their beautiful reddish colored rocks are surrounded
by huge valleys leading to the Holy Mountain. Go to
http://www.sis.gov.eg/eginfnew/tourism/fcity/html/nsina.htm for more.
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