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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities vs Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Church of St Sergius and Bacchus ranks marginally higher than Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Church of St Sergius and Bacchus has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Fodor's
Concierge
Afar Magazine
Midan El Tahrir, Cairo 11557, Egypt
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Fodor's
"On the north end of Maydan Tahrir, this huge neoclassical building is home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts."
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If you are discouraged by the Mummy Room's steep entrance fee, don't miss the assortment of mummified animals and birds
Concierge
"Filled with the golden treasures of pharaohs, and archaeological finds... crowds tend to beeline for the golden, lapis-encrusted mask of Tutankhamen."
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Don't miss the Palette of Narmer, a ceremonial tablet
Afar Magazine
"You could spend a lifetime examining the more than 120,000 items in the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, in Cairo."
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Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"Built over a cave where the Holy Family was said to have stayed the night during their flight from King Herod."
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A special ceremony is still held every June 1 to commemorate the event.
Frommer's
"One of the most atmospheric churches in Cairo, this round Greek Orthodox church is actually a reconstruction of a 7th-century church t."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"According to the Bible, this sanctuary was built over the crypt where the holy family took refuge during their flight from Egypt and is thus highly venerated by Christians. "
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