Egypt

The Abdulhasan Elshazi Mosque in Hurghada

Hurghada, Aldahaar mosque

The Abdulhasan Elshazi Mosque is one of the most beautiful sights of Hurghada and the largest mosque in the city. It is often called central - it is the main one in Hurghada, not only city dwellers come here to pray and glorify Allah, but also believers from nearby settlements.

Aquarium in Hurghada

Hurgada, Sea Life Hotel

Sights of Hurghada The aquarium of Hurghada is unique in its kind - it is the first not only in Egypt, but also worldwide aquarium, where an extensive collection of flora and fauna of the Red Sea is collected. The aquarium was opened in 1989 and became a real pride of the city. Excursions are organized daily here.

The palace "A Thousand and One Nights" in Hurghada

Hurgada, Rd Safaga, Alf Leila Wa Leila

Sights of Hurghada The palace "A Thousand and One Nights" - this is a real Egyptian Disneyland, where you can plunge into the eastern fairy tale. In appearance it is a beautiful palace on the outskirts of Hurghada in the eastern style: large domes and miniature turrets, wide gates and bridges, lancet windows and a multicolored mosaic.

Coptic Church in Hurghada

Hurgada, Str. Soliman Mazhar

Sights of Hurghada The Coptic Church is one of the main religious attractions of Hurghada, a historical and architectural monument. It is located in the Old City of Hurghada, and it is impossible to notice the temple - its architecture is both simple and impressive with its grandeur.

Museum of Marine Biology in Hurghada

Hurgada, Rd. El Ismaeilia

Sights of Hurghada The Museum of Marine Biology is not located in Hurghada itself, but on its northern outskirts. It is a large scientific research station engaged in studying the underwater flora and fauna of the Red Sea. That's why the locals call it - the Red Sea Museum.

Sheraton Street in Hurghada

Hurghada, Rd. Sheraton

Sights of Hurghada Sheraton Street is the central street of Hurghada, its main artery, noisy and lively, the traffic on which does not subside either day or night. The street connects the sea quay Marina and the historical center of Hurghada - Old town of El-Dahar.

Hurghada is one of the first resorts in Egypt, which still does not lose its popularity. The main secret of Hurghada - fairly democratic prices for vacation, if compared with other, more modern resort regions. It offers relaxation for all tastes - from a calm family to a cheerful youth. In addition, rest in Hurghada is possible all year round - not only in summer, but also in winter.

Hurghada is located 500 km to the south-east of the Egyptian capital Cairo. This geographical location is very advantageous - Hurghada is much closer to the main attractions of Egypt than other resorts. But even if you do not plan to go on long excursions, you will have something to do in Hurghada.

Here you should see the local sights located in the city or its surroundings. The most interesting monuments of history and architecture are located in the Old City of Hurghada - El Dahar. This is a very colorful area with real labyrinths of narrow streets and passages, an abundance of markets and souvenir shops, restaurants and eateries.

The main secret of Hurghada - quite democratic prices for vacation, if compared with other, more modern resort regions.

Among the religious monuments of the city, the Coptic (Egyptian Christian) church deserves attention - it reminds a lot of Russian Orthodox churches, and the external architecture has intricately combined the traditions of Christian architecture and Islamic elements. Do you want to look at the temples of Islam? Then go to the mosque of Abdulhasan Elshazi - this is the largest mosque in Hurghada, here come to pray and glorify Allah and the inhabitants of nearby settlements.

The mosque is very beautiful and in the afternoon - its snow-white minarets in height in 40 m with ornate ornaments are visible from afar and at night, when the multi-colored illumination turns on.

Do you want to get acquainted with the underwater world of the Red Sea? Of course, the best option is scuba diving or mask .But if the weather, or the sea is too cold, or you simply do not want to experience yourself in extreme dives, go to the Marine Biology Museum, which is a research center .Attention deserves the city aquarium - it is located on the first floor of the Red Sea Life hotel in the northern part of Hurghada .Here not only representatives of the marine fauna of the Red Sea are gathered, but also rare species of fish from other seas and oceans of our planet .

Active rest for the whole family is provided by the Titanic water park in the hotel with the same name - all visitors can go to its territory without any hindrance.

But if you want to plunge into a real eastern fairy tale and learn more about the history of Egypt and the traditions of this country, you definitely should go to the palace "A Thousand and One Nights". Theatrical performances are arranged here, traditional local rites, elements of circus numbers with camels and horses, show of singing fountains are shown.