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Synagogue Ben Ezra vs Pyramids of Giza
Ben Ezra Synagogue and Pyramids of Giza are both rated highly by experts. Overall, Pyramids of Giza scores slightly higher than Ben Ezra Synagogue. Pyramids of Giza comes in at 80 with endorsements from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Fodor's
Frommer's
Coptic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"According to the local Jewish community, now numbering about 50 families, this was the site of the temple built by the prophet Jeremiah."
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Frommer's
"The oldest synagogue in Egypt... Ben Ezra is in great condition today and definitely warrants a visit."
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Pyramids of Giza
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Independent
Al Haram Str., Giza, Egypt
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Fodor's
"Three 4th-Dynasty pyramids dominate the skyline of the desert plateau to the southwest of Cairo."
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The pyramid interiors are open on a rotating basis, and ticket numbers are limited to 150 per morning and another 150 per afternoon.
Afar Magazine
"You may have studied them in school and seen a million pictures, but that has probably done little to prepare you for actually seeing the Pyramids of Giza in real life."
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If you can time your visit to coincide with Ramadan, even better for avoiding crowds, as people will be laying low and fasting for the holiday.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Surrounded by a high concrete wall to increase visitors' safety, this desert plateau is home to the royal necropolises of three pharaohs from the Fourth Dynasty."
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Independent
"In the Giza Necropolis, there are three main pyramids, as well as several smaller ones, multiple burial sites and the Sphynx. Don’t miss the 20-minute trail that leads to a panoramic lookout"
Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital
September 28, 2023
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Avoid accepting camel or horse rides, as the animals might not be well-cared for.
