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On first impression, there is hardly a superlative too extreme to capture the epic scale of this city of some 15 million—or 14, or 16; no one really knows for sure—that sprawls in all directions. The traffic, the people, the chaotic rhythm of Cairo will all reinforce this impression, threatening to overwhelm you. So take your time, relax over a mint tea in a café, or wander the quiet back alleys, and a different world will be revealed to you. In many ways Cairo is the proverbial overgrown village, full of little districts and communities that feel much smaller and more intimate than the city of which they're part.

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Cairo's top hotels are all quite affordable by international standards, but few have any sense of Old World charm. Expect to pay a substantial premium for...read more

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Egyptians eat late: lunch from 1 to 3 and dinner often starting at 9 or 10. Most restaurants are open daily for both lunch and dinner. Dress is generally...read more

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  • Baron Empain

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  • Life in a Coptic Monastery

    Copts may elect to join a monastery after they have fulfilled some surprisingly unspiritual requirements. They need to be at least 25 years old... Read more

  • A Feast of Fasting

    The monthlong Ramadan holiday is a remarkable experience, exciting, and, yes, potentially frustrating. Fasting during Ramadan from sunrise to... Read more

  • Books and Movies About Egypt

    If you live in a city with an Arab neighborhood, you might have some luck tracking down the films of Egypt's best-known director, the recently... Read more

  • The Jewish Community in Cairo

    The Chaar-Hachamaim Synagogue was paid for with contributions from some of the most powerful men in Cairo—a small coterie of Jewish families... Read more

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