Heliopolis Travel Guide

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Military matters

Military matters, Heliopolis

 uglyscot Says:  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... 

place of mystery?

place of mystery?, Heliopolis

 uglyscot Says:  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... 

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Planet Africa: WATCH OUT - CREDIT CARD SKIMMERS!

Planet Africa: WATCH OUT - CREDIT CARD SKIMMERS!, Heliopolis

 dvigar Says:  My card was skimmed at this restaurant and an attempt made to transfer over EUR 500 by Western Union - BEWARE! Nothing wrong with the food - fairly standard international menu. 

Concorde El Salama: a hotel actually

Concorde El Salama: a hotel actually, Heliopolis

 uglyscot Says:  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... 

Planet Africa: Jungle fever!

Planet Africa: Jungle fever!, Heliopolis

 marimar_72 Says:  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... 

Nightlife  

Rossini Bar and Restuarant: Celebrating!!

Rossini Bar and Restuarant: Celebrating!!, Heliopolis

 marimar_72 Says:  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. Just be... 

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City of the Sun

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 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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Heliopolis - Masr el Gedida

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