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On the way to the airport, you pass a lot of military establishments. There is the Museum to the 6 day War, walls with panels illustrating military scenes, military acedemy, and the Al Maza Air Force Base where the funeral of Yasser Arafat was held, before his body was taken back to Palestine for burial.
Because of all this, it is very common for traffic to be held up when the President is moving from one place to another. the road will be lined with armed men on all sides.
In nearby Misr el Gadida is n openwork pyramid which is a monument to soldiers killed in battle. I wasn't able to stop and go in but the area looked quite nice and the 'pyramid' attractive. The soldiers on sentry duty outside must have been roasting in their red uniforms. The canon was very smart too with its black and gold paint.
Updated Jul 5, 2006
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The Baron's Palace.
This building influenced by the architecture of a Cambodian temple was built for a Belgian industrialist who was the creator of modern Heliopolis, Baron-General Edouard-Louis-Joseph Empain (1852-1929),
The Hindu Palace's exterior was influenced by a Cambodian Temple. There were busts, statues, elephants, snakes, Buddhas, and Indian gods. The interior was equally elaborate..
The landscape surrounding the Hindu Palace had green terraces [artificially made] with marble statues and exotic vegetation.
Three generations of Empains occupied the premises. The first Baron Empain entertained all of Egypt's and foreign notables including King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians. Then there was the dashing playboy son, Baron Jean Empain, followed by two grand-daughters
The palace was sold by its owners in 1957. Its murals and interior decorations are all gone
.More recently the palace was the centre of a rumour that Cairo's black-clad, tattooed satanists held orgies, sacrificed live animals [cats and rats ]. in the dungeons.{ or so my taxi driver informed me]
It was left to decay until recently sold once again.
Written Jun 19, 2006
Address: Heliopolis
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We were invited to a wedding at this hotel, but as we arrived early decided to have a drink. ATurkish coffee and an can of Seven -up cost as about 30 Egy pounds.
The hotel was luxurious with many outside cafes, bars, casino, beauty salon, gym etc.
The wedding reception was held in the Donia room downstairs, especially set up for weddings. This allowed the bridal couple to descend a wonderful staircase accompanied by musicians and guests.
A buffet was served.
Favorite Dish: The whole buffet was first rate, I couldn't fault anything from the salads, the meat, chicken, kofta, vegetables, but out of this world was the Um Ali dessert.
Updated Oct 16, 2009
Address: Heliopolis, beside Nadi el Shams
Saw an Ad about this place in a flyer and thought we`d try it,
the restaurant as the name tells,has an African jungle theme,
a two story place with lots of animals(statues).
some of them even move.
the restaurant has a smoking and non-smoking areas.
the menu is just so full of many choices,big portions.
Favorite Dish: I once had a steak with mashed potatoes.(really good)
and once just soup and salad.(also good)and very filling.
best thing my kids loved this place!
In this picture you can see them standing infront of the gorilla(it moves once every couple of minutes).
Open noon-1 am week days, and noon-2 am on weekends. Prices fall in the moderate category.
Updated Nov 20, 2005
Address: 94 Osman ibn Affan St., Heliopolis.
Phone: 02-644-5511
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One of the most elegant restaurants,it`s a very romantic spot,I went ther with friends of mine to celebrate my recovery of a minor operation that I had in Cairo.
It was once a villa that offers a classy dining experience and a delicious Italian menu.
Dress Code: Just be dressy.Reservations is recommanded.
Check the link below for pictures*
Updated Feb 13, 2009
Address: 66 Omar Ibn el-Khattab St,Heliopolis
Phone: +20 2 291 8282
Website: http://egyptmonth.com/mag11012000/mag9.htm
Heliopolis is a modern suburb of Cairo, on the site of an Ancient Egyptian town. Today it is a place with wide roads separated by a grassy area with trees and fountains, and a couple of artefacts: an...
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