Egypt

15 Best Landmarks in Egypt

Great Sphinx leads, and the rest of Egypt's best landmarks follow, ranked by real visits.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 203 tracked places in Egypt. Updated monthly.

  1. Great Sphinx

    Landmark · Giza

    The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most famous monuments on Earth, a colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, crouching for over 4,500 years on the Giza…

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  2. Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    Landmark · Alexandria

    The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a contemporary library and cultural complex built to revive the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria.

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  3. Khafre's Pyramid

    Landmark · Giza

    Khafre's Pyramid is the second-largest of the three great pyramids of Giza, built for the pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) around 2570 BC.

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  4. Cairo Tower

    Landmark · Giza

    Cairo Tower is a 187-meter free-standing concrete tower on Gezira Island in the Nile, offering unparalleled panoramic views of Cairo.

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  5. Cairo Tower

    Landmark · Cairo

    Cairo Tower is a striking concrete lattice tower standing 187 meters tall on Gezira Island in the Nile.

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  6. Citadel of Qaitbay

    Landmark · Alexandria

    The Citadel of Qaitbay is a medieval defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean coast of Alexandria.

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  7. Cairo Citadel

    Landmark · Cairo

    Perched on a hill in eastern Cairo, the Cairo Citadel is a sprawling medieval fortress built by Saladin in the 12th century.

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  8. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    Landmark · Alexandria

    The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are a fascinating blend of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary art, located in the heart of Alexandria.

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  9. Pompey's Pillar

    Landmark · Alexandria

    Pompey's Pillar is a massive Roman triumphal column located in the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt.

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  10. Star Day Tour

    Landmark · Cairo

    Star Day Tour is a Cairo-based tour operator known for providing exceptional guided experiences to Egypt's most famous landmarks.

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  11. High End Journeys

    Landmark · Cairo

    High End Journeys is a premium tour company based on Pyramids Road in Cairo, offering curated private tours for discerning travelers.

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  12. Menkaure Pyramid

    Landmark · Giza

    The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three iconic pyramids on the Giza Plateau, standing about 65 meters (213 feet) tall.

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  13. Cecil Hotel (Alexandria)

    Landmark · Alexandria

    The Cecil Hotel, perched on the Corniche overlooking the Eastern Harbour, is a living monument to Alexandria's golden age.

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  14. Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahreer)

    Landmark · CairoFree entry

    Liberation Square, known locally as Midan El-Tahreer, is a major public square in downtown Cairo.

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  15. Conexion a Egipto

    Landmark · Cairo

    Conexion a Egipto is a top-rated tour operator based in Cairo, specializing in guided excursions to Egypt's most iconic ancient sites.

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