The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Egypt, Egypt

June 12, 2021 Janette Largent

Coordinates: 26°N 30°E / 26°N 30°E / 26; 30
Restaurants in Egypt

1. The Red Monastery

Sohag Egypt
Excellent
88%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 17 reviews

The Red Monastery

Reviewed By T5964ISmarkm

The plain exterior of this ancient monastery is in sharp contrast to the splendor of the artwork inside: the interior doorway is ornately carved, and the frescoes around the main altar are simply breathtaking. All artwork has been carefully restored, is well lit and accessible.

2. Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak

Karnak,, Luxor Egypt
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak

3. Aisha Fahmi Palace

Mohammed Abd El-Wahab Zamalek, Cairo 11511 Egypt +20 2 27358211
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Aisha Fahmi Palace

Reviewed By Doniaibr - Cairo, Egypt

This place is a masterpiece. Every room is magnificently designed and the current gallery is a must see. They are show casing original Monet, Renoir, and many more artists. The view of the nile from outside is beautiful day and night. You just need your ID to enter and it is open from 9 am to 9 pm.

4. Ramsis Railway Station

Ramsis Square Al Fagalah, Al Azbakeya, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Excellent
100%
Good
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Ramsis Railway Station

5. Amin Bek Ḥajjaji

Nile Korniche, Esna 83811 Egypt
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Amin Bek Ḥajjaji

6. Bent Pyramid

Al-Haram Dahshur Egypt
Excellent
57%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Bent Pyramid

Reviewed By iTravel_experiences

Bent Pyramid, built around 2600 B.C. by Pharaoh Sneferu (Khufu's father) is the “Whoops! We messed up” pyramid as the bottom (still has some smooth limestone casing) is at a steep 54° angle before they realized it was structurally unstable, so the top part was adjusted to a shallower 43°. There was no other tourists out here in the isolated desert as we climbed up to the raised entrance, politely tried to feign ignorance as the “guard” greets us (and I am sure wanted to be tipped/bribed) and then clamber down a narrow 260 feet tunnel to reach deep inside this hopefully stable structure. It was pretty cool to see and to learn about.

7. Cairo Citadel

Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Excellent
52%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,197 reviews

Cairo Citadel

This massive stone fortress, built by Salah ad-Din in the 12th century, was crowned with the Mosque of Mohammed Ali 700 years later.

Reviewed By dr_j_now - Germantown, United States

This wasn't necessarily on our personal radar, but it was part of the group tour so obviously we came. It's worth seeing; it's an amazing old site overall and very impressive, especially considering when it was all built. If visiting the area, be sure to dress and act appropriately here especially, as the Mohammad Ali Mosque is one of the main buildings here and must be visited if you're here. Even though it's an impressive building, it is really a bummer that they used limestone from the Great Pyramids to construct it. From the courtyard we got lucky and it was apparently a "clear" day (still quite hazy) and we had a nice view of the city, including the Pyramids in the distance. Overall it was definitely worth a short stop.

8. Qa'a of Muhhib Al-Din (Uthman Kathkhuda)

Shar'a al-Mu'iz, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Qa'a of Muhhib Al-Din (Uthman Kathkhuda)

9. Deir Anba Bishoi

Alexandria Egypt http://www.avabishoy.com
Excellent
72%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

These desert building are all that remains of the monasic Christians that fled Roman persecution in the 4th century.

10. Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt +20 128 157 2805 http://egypt.uigv.net
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 760 reviews

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

This church, originally built in the ancient fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo around 4th century AD, derives its name from its location suspended above two Roman gate towers.

Reviewed By 359_Severn

An ancient Coptic church built on the bastion and the Water Gate of a Roman fort. The building in its current form has been known approximately since the 7th century, the history dates back to the 4th century. It was rebuilt several times, recently restoration was carried out. Inside there is a carved wood and ivory iconostasis, a marble pulpit, old icons. Nice, quiet, peaceful. Древняя коптская церковь, построенная на бастионе и Водных воротах римского форта. Здание в нынешнем виде известно ориентировочно с 7 века, история восходит к 4 веку. Неоднократно перестраивалась, недавно была проведена реставрация. Внутри находится резной иконостас из дерева и слоновой кости, мраморная кафедра, старые иконы. Красиво, тихо, умиротворенно.

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