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Hurghada - the perfect place to rest. Hurghada offers sandy beaches, beautiful and warm sea, coral reefs, excellent food, high-class restaurants, good alcohol, friendly service, shops with clothes, clothing, jewelry, souvenirs. All for a really reasonable price. Hurghada does not actually fall asleep. Discos, cafes, bars and restaurants are open
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However, regardless of where you stay - your vacation in Hurghada will be unforgettable. Hurghada is located on the west coast of the Red Sea. The name comes from a flowering shrub with thorny stems - Nitraria. Bedouins make a refreshing drink from its seeds, similar to blackcurrants. Nitraria seeds are narcotic. Hurghada was once a fishing village. Today it is the most popular tourist destination in Egypt.
12 of the best places to visit in Hurghada while on vacation
1. Sheraton Street and Sherry Street - this is the center of Hurghada. It is usually very crowded and noisy. A very popular place for shopping for souvenirs, but not only. Life and entertainment in Hurghada also go on here. You will find here many restaurants, cafes and discos.
2. Marina - this is the port of Hurghada. An ideal place to walk and spend time in a restaurant or cafe in the beautiful surroundings of the boat. The Al Mina Mosque and the Fish Market are also nearby.
3. Dahar - that is the local district of Hurghada. There is, among others, the Fruit and Vegetable Market, bazaars with various products and the Coptic Church. A very interesting place. This is where you can feel the atmosphere of Egypt and its local people.
4. Mamsha - a modern promenade in Hurghada, which stretches over an area of almost 15 km. The topic of naming this place is interesting. Everyone knows this part of Hurghada and the promenade called Mamsha, but the street itself is called Youseff Affifi
5. Senzo mall - it is a shopping center that was established in 2009 and combines local and international brands. Clothing stores, a Spinneys grocery supermarket, and a children's playground are all in one place.
6. Hurghada City Center - this is the newest shopping center in Hurghada which was established in 2018. There are clothing stores, a Carrefour supermarket, as well as a Grand Cinema, where films in English with Arabic subtitles or in Arabic (depending on the production of the film) are shown. As a matter of curiosity, I can tell you that in this center, right at the entrance, there is a huge aquarium with Red Sea fish, there were even special shows for visitors of the center with a mermaid that swam in the aquarium.
7. Sahl Hashesh - it is a district of the city of Hurghada, often considered a separate city. It is located approx. 30 minutes from the center of Hurghada.
8. El Gouna - a town on the outskirts of Hurghada, the so-called Egyptian Venice. It is located about 40 km from the center of Hurghada.
9. Hurghada Aquarium - a place intended primarily for lovers of the underwater world, but not only. There is a huge aquarium in this place where you can admire all kinds of fish, as well as an underwater tunnel that makes an amazing impression. In addition to sea attractions, there is also a mini zoo, a rainforest and a Bedouin tent. An additional attraction is the possibility of diving with sharks.
10. Sand City - a city of sand sculptures, but in fact a museum of sand sculptures. The museum is located approx. 20 minutes from the center of Hurghada near the Sunrise hotels, just in front of Senzo Mall. There are sculptures of famous people, characters from fairy tales and movies, as well as the gods of Egypt and the pyramids. Cool place for kids and adults.
11. Mini Egypt - a park of miniature cities and monuments of Egypt. It is located in an open space, a bit from Hurghada, because in Makadi Bay. While in Hurghada, you can see all of Egypt, or actually the entire miniature Egypt. It is a unique experience to see all the sights of the country in one place. There are 60 sculptures there. You will visit Luxor, Cairo and Aswan without leaving Hurghada.
12. Museum in Hurghada - the museum of ancient Egypt in Hurghada. It is here that you can see many monuments and learn about the history of Egypt. The museum opened in 2020 and is close to Mamsha promenade and the airport. The museum houses 6 themed rooms from the time of the pharaohs to the present, with over 1,000 exhibits from all over Egypt.
The history of Egypt goes back thousands of years and is extremely interesting and colorful. Hundreds of films and reports were created on its basis, focused on mummies, pyramids, archaeological finds, unsolved mysteries and the fascinating beliefs of ancient Egyptians. Over the centuries, various civilizations, characteristic of different periods in the history of mankind, flourished in Egypt. To this day, many monuments from these eras have been left here, and many are still to be discovered. In the article we present the most important monuments of the country of the pharaohs, which we recommend visiting while on vacation in Egypt.
9 most important monuments of Egypt - what to see
1. The Pyramids of Giza
The three main pyramids built around 4.5 thousand. years ago - the largest Cheops, the second largest Khafre, and the much smaller Mykerinos - are accompanied by a number of smaller ones, which were intended for the tombs of successive rulers and mighty worlds of ancient Egypt.
2. The Great Sphinx
The monolithic statue of the Sphinx is located within the Giza Pyramid Complex, right next to the Pyramid of Khafre. The statue, 72 meters long and 20 meters high, is carved out of solid rock and shows a lying lion with a human head wrapped in nemes - a characteristic scarf worn by the ancient Egyptians. The sphinx was most probably made around 2550 BCE. by order of Pharaoh Khafre. So it is supposed that the head of the statue represents this ruler.
3. Luxor and the Temple of Amun at Karnak
Today Luxor, located on the Nile in central Egypt, flourished on the site of ancient Thebes, one of the most important cities in the history of this country. Historians estimate that twice in its history it was the largest city in the world - the first time around 1980 BC, when it overtook the city of Ur, the capital of former Mesopotamia, and again around 1400 BC. when it outgrown Memphis, the former capital of Egypt.
4. Valley of the Kings
Just as ancient Thebes were once divided into two parts - the World of the Living on the eastern side of the Nile and the World of the Dead on the other side of the Nile, Luxor now consists of two separate parts on the left and right banks of the Nile. The Valley of the Kings, the burial place of the Egyptian pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th Dynasty, is located on the left side of the river.
5. Hatshepsut Temple
The only so far discovered tomb temple of the pharaoh woman belongs to Hatshepsut and is located on the left bank of the Nile, in the Deir el-Bahari valley. Located at the foot of the highest mountain in the area, the temple complex consists of three terraces, mostly carved into the rock and connected with each other by ramps. An avenue with statues of sphinxes and numerous obelisks used to lead to the lowest terrace. On the central terrace are chapels dedicated to Hator, the Egyptian goddess of heaven, and Anubis, a jackal-headed deity associated with mummification and the afterlife. On the last of the terraces there is a courtyard with entrances to the Renaissance Chambers of Hatshepsut and her father, Tuthmosis I.
6.Asuan, File, and Elephantine
Aswan is the most important city in southern Egypt. The town itself is perhaps not the most interesting, but within its administrative boundaries there are two islands on the Nile that played a significant role in the history of Egypt - Philae and Elephantine.
7 Abu Simbel temples
Located in the very south of Egypt, the temples of Abu Simbel were built in the 13th century BC, during the reign of one of the most outstanding rulers of Egypt - Pharaoh Ramses II. After their glory years, the world forgot about them for a long time. It was only rediscovered in 1813 by the Swiss traveler Johann Burckhardt. However, in fact, the temples got loud when, in the 1960s, they were threatened with flooding because of the Aswan Dam on the Nile. As it was calculated, the waters of Lake Nasser created thanks to this structure were to irretrievably flood these valuable monuments. It was then decided that the entire complex would be moved higher. The work, financed by UNESCO, lasted between 1964 and 1968, and was led by the Polish archaeologist, Prof. Kazimierz Michałowski.
8. St. Catherine
The monastery located in the mountains of the Sinai Peninsula is one of the most important places for Christianity. It was erected in a place where, according to Judeo-Christian tradition, an angel appeared to Moses in a burning bush to Moses, while grazing sheep at the foot of Mount Sinai (Horeb), telling him that God was going to lead his people out of Egyptian bondage. According to the tradition on Mount Sinai, God also gave Moses the Decalogue.
9) Mosque and Al Azhar University
Al Azhar is the most important theological college in the world of Sunni Islam, the dominant faction of religion initiated by the Prophet Muhammad. The construction of the mosque began in 970 on the orders of the Fatimid caliph Al-Mu'izzi, who conquered large areas of Egypt and in 973 moved the capital to Cairo, founded a little earlier. Soon after the completion of the mosque (April 972), a madrasa, a religious school, was established there Muslim altitude. Over time, other faculties appeared - law, logic and philosophy. In 1952, after the overthrow of the monarchy and the transformation of Egypt into a republic, the university was separated from the mosque and was given the rank of a state university. Currently, several thousand students study there, and they have various faculties at their disposal.
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show more from morning to evening.
However, regardless of where you stay - your vacation in Hurghada will be unforgettable. Hurghada is located on the west coast of the Red Sea. The name comes from a flowering shrub with thorny stems - Nitraria. Bedouins make a refreshing drink from its seeds, similar to blackcurrants. Nitraria seeds are narcotic. Hurghada was once a fishing village. Today it is the most popular tourist destination in Egypt.
12 of the best places to visit in Hurghada while on vacation
1. Sheraton Street and Sherry Street - this is the center of Hurghada. It is usually very crowded and noisy. A very popular place for shopping for souvenirs, but not only. Life and entertainment in Hurghada also go on here. You will find here many restaurants, cafes and discos.
2. Marina - this is the port of Hurghada. An ideal place to walk and spend time in a restaurant or cafe in the beautiful surroundings of the boat. The Al Mina Mosque and the Fish Market are also nearby.
3. Dahar - that is the local district of Hurghada. There is, among others, the Fruit and Vegetable Market, bazaars with various products and the Coptic Church. A very interesting place. This is where you can feel the atmosphere of Egypt and its local people.
4. Mamsha - a modern promenade in Hurghada, which stretches over an area of almost 15 km. The topic of naming this place is interesting. Everyone knows this part of Hurghada and the promenade called Mamsha, but the street itself is called Youseff Affifi
5. Senzo mall - it is a shopping center that was established in 2009 and combines local and international brands. Clothing stores, a Spinneys grocery supermarket, and a children's playground are all in one place.
6. Hurghada City Center - this is the newest shopping center in Hurghada which was established in 2018. There are clothing stores, a Carrefour supermarket, as well as a Grand Cinema, where films in English with Arabic subtitles or in Arabic (depending on the production of the film) are shown. As a matter of curiosity, I can tell you that in this center, right at the entrance, there is a huge aquarium with Red Sea fish, there were even special shows for visitors of the center with a mermaid that swam in the aquarium.
7. Sahl Hashesh - it is a district of the city of Hurghada, often considered a separate city. It is located approx. 30 minutes from the center of Hurghada.
8. El Gouna - a town on the outskirts of Hurghada, the so-called Egyptian Venice. It is located about 40 km from the center of Hurghada.
9. Hurghada Aquarium - a place intended primarily for lovers of the underwater world, but not only. There is a huge aquarium in this place where you can admire all kinds of fish, as well as an underwater tunnel that makes an amazing impression. In addition to sea attractions, there is also a mini zoo, a rainforest and a Bedouin tent. An additional attraction is the possibility of diving with sharks.
10. Sand City - a city of sand sculptures, but in fact a museum of sand sculptures. The museum is located approx. 20 minutes from the center of Hurghada near the Sunrise hotels, just in front of Senzo Mall. There are sculptures of famous people, characters from fairy tales and movies, as well as the gods of Egypt and the pyramids. Cool place for kids and adults.
11. Mini Egypt - a park of miniature cities and monuments of Egypt. It is located in an open space, a bit from Hurghada, because in Makadi Bay. While in Hurghada, you can see all of Egypt, or actually the entire miniature Egypt. It is a unique experience to see all the sights of the country in one place. There are 60 sculptures there. You will visit Luxor, Cairo and Aswan without leaving Hurghada.
12. Museum in Hurghada - the museum of ancient Egypt in Hurghada. It is here that you can see many monuments and learn about the history of Egypt. The museum opened in 2020 and is close to Mamsha promenade and the airport. The museum houses 6 themed rooms from the time of the pharaohs to the present, with over 1,000 exhibits from all over Egypt.
The history of Egypt goes back thousands of years and is extremely interesting and colorful. Hundreds of films and reports were created on its basis, focused on mummies, pyramids, archaeological finds, unsolved mysteries and the fascinating beliefs of ancient Egyptians. Over the centuries, various civilizations, characteristic of different periods in the history of mankind, flourished in Egypt. To this day, many monuments from these eras have been left here, and many are still to be discovered. In the article we present the most important monuments of the country of the pharaohs, which we recommend visiting while on vacation in Egypt.
9 most important monuments of Egypt - what to see
1. The Pyramids of Giza
The three main pyramids built around 4.5 thousand. years ago - the largest Cheops, the second largest Khafre, and the much smaller Mykerinos - are accompanied by a number of smaller ones, which were intended for the tombs of successive rulers and mighty worlds of ancient Egypt.
2. The Great Sphinx
The monolithic statue of the Sphinx is located within the Giza Pyramid Complex, right next to the Pyramid of Khafre. The statue, 72 meters long and 20 meters high, is carved out of solid rock and shows a lying lion with a human head wrapped in nemes - a characteristic scarf worn by the ancient Egyptians. The sphinx was most probably made around 2550 BCE. by order of Pharaoh Khafre. So it is supposed that the head of the statue represents this ruler.
3. Luxor and the Temple of Amun at Karnak
Today Luxor, located on the Nile in central Egypt, flourished on the site of ancient Thebes, one of the most important cities in the history of this country. Historians estimate that twice in its history it was the largest city in the world - the first time around 1980 BC, when it overtook the city of Ur, the capital of former Mesopotamia, and again around 1400 BC. when it outgrown Memphis, the former capital of Egypt.
4. Valley of the Kings
Just as ancient Thebes were once divided into two parts - the World of the Living on the eastern side of the Nile and the World of the Dead on the other side of the Nile, Luxor now consists of two separate parts on the left and right banks of the Nile. The Valley of the Kings, the burial place of the Egyptian pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th Dynasty, is located on the left side of the river.
5. Hatshepsut Temple
The only so far discovered tomb temple of the pharaoh woman belongs to Hatshepsut and is located on the left bank of the Nile, in the Deir el-Bahari valley. Located at the foot of the highest mountain in the area, the temple complex consists of three terraces, mostly carved into the rock and connected with each other by ramps. An avenue with statues of sphinxes and numerous obelisks used to lead to the lowest terrace. On the central terrace are chapels dedicated to Hator, the Egyptian goddess of heaven, and Anubis, a jackal-headed deity associated with mummification and the afterlife. On the last of the terraces there is a courtyard with entrances to the Renaissance Chambers of Hatshepsut and her father, Tuthmosis I.
6.Asuan, File, and Elephantine
Aswan is the most important city in southern Egypt. The town itself is perhaps not the most interesting, but within its administrative boundaries there are two islands on the Nile that played a significant role in the history of Egypt - Philae and Elephantine.
7 Abu Simbel temples
Located in the very south of Egypt, the temples of Abu Simbel were built in the 13th century BC, during the reign of one of the most outstanding rulers of Egypt - Pharaoh Ramses II. After their glory years, the world forgot about them for a long time. It was only rediscovered in 1813 by the Swiss traveler Johann Burckhardt. However, in fact, the temples got loud when, in the 1960s, they were threatened with flooding because of the Aswan Dam on the Nile. As it was calculated, the waters of Lake Nasser created thanks to this structure were to irretrievably flood these valuable monuments. It was then decided that the entire complex would be moved higher. The work, financed by UNESCO, lasted between 1964 and 1968, and was led by the Polish archaeologist, Prof. Kazimierz Michałowski.
8. St. Catherine
The monastery located in the mountains of the Sinai Peninsula is one of the most important places for Christianity. It was erected in a place where, according to Judeo-Christian tradition, an angel appeared to Moses in a burning bush to Moses, while grazing sheep at the foot of Mount Sinai (Horeb), telling him that God was going to lead his people out of Egyptian bondage. According to the tradition on Mount Sinai, God also gave Moses the Decalogue.
9) Mosque and Al Azhar University
Al Azhar is the most important theological college in the world of Sunni Islam, the dominant faction of religion initiated by the Prophet Muhammad. The construction of the mosque began in 970 on the orders of the Fatimid caliph Al-Mu'izzi, who conquered large areas of Egypt and in 973 moved the capital to Cairo, founded a little earlier. Soon after the completion of the mosque (April 972), a madrasa, a religious school, was established there Muslim altitude. Over time, other faculties appeared - law, logic and philosophy. In 1952, after the overthrow of the monarchy and the transformation of Egypt into a republic, the university was separated from the mosque and was given the rank of a state university. Currently, several thousand students study there, and they have various faculties at their disposal.
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