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The Coptic Museum vs Cairo Tower
Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Coptic Museum is the choice of most writers compared to Cairo Tower. The Coptic Museum comes in at 96 with recommendations from 5 reviews including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Coptic Museum
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Fakhry Abd el Nour street No4, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"Housing the world's largest collection of Coptic Christian artwork, this museum provides a link between ancient and Islamic Egypt."
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Concierge
"Contains such artifacts as funeral stelae carved with Coptic inscriptions, manuscripts... and examples of ivory, wood, pottery, and glass. A bridge between the art of ancient Egypt and the Islamic era."
Frommer's
"The Coptic Museum, which opened originally back in 1910, has just emerged from an extensive refurbishment... and it's a must-see for anyone interested in the history of Egypt."
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One of the museum's most prized holdings is a manuscript collection of the Nag Hammadi library (popularly known as the Gnostic Gospels).
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"At the inauguration of the museum in 2006, President Mubarak stressed the importance of Coptic artistic heritage for Egypt, an opinion borne out by the stunning collections here."
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Cairo Tower
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Fodor's
El-Gezira, Cairo, Egypt
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Reaching a height of 185m and with a cable covering that earned it the nickname the "palm tree", this tower offers uninterrupted panoramic views."
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Afar Magazine
"Cairo Tower, also known as El Gezira Tower or Borg Al Kahira, is considered one of the most prominent features of the Egyptian capital."
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Afar Magazine
"Originally these towers were used by soldiers to keep watch over the southern countryside, however today they provide some of the best views of Cairo. "
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Frommer's
"Tall, thin communications tower...there is an elevator to the top, and on a clear day the view of the city is spectacular. Try going just before sunset to get the full range of light. "
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Fodor's
"The tallest structure not only in Egypt but also North Africa. Its exterior exhibits pharaonic influences...its observation deck affords an unprecedented, 360°-view of greater Cairo. "
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