
4.4
Islands
Gezira Island
Cairo, Egypt
Gezira Island in Cairo is home to the Cairo Opera House, which was inaugurated in 1988 and designed to resemble a lotus flower floating on the Nile River, symbolizing rebirth and regeneration in Egyptian culture.
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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