Things to Do in Banha

There are 2 attractions in Banha. Heliopolis (ancient Egypt), ancient sun-worship city and major cult center, is the most popular.

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Heliopolis (ancient Egypt)

Ancient sun-worship city and major cult center

Archaeological Site

2

Bubastis

Ancient Egyptian city dedicated to cat goddess Bastet

Archaeological Site

3

Abu Rawash

Archaeological site near Giza with ruined pyramid remains

Administrative Seat

4

Roda Island

Historic Nile island in Cairo with medieval monuments

Island

5

Pyramid of Djedefre

Ruined Old Kingdom pyramid built by Pharaoh Djedefre

Archaeological Site

6

Gezira (Cairo)

Nile island in Cairo hosting cultural and sports venues

Island

7

Merimde culture

Neolithic settlement site representing Egypt's early farming culture

Administrative Seat

8

Athribis

Ancient Egyptian city ruins in the Nile Delta

Archaeological Site

9

Baron Empain Palace

Early 20th-century Heliopolis palace with exotic Hindu-Khmer design

Palace

10

El Matareya, Cairo

Cairo district notable for ancient sites and industry

Archaeological Site

11

Letopolis

Ancient Egyptian city and cult center in Giza region

Archaeological Site

12

Giza Zoo

Historic urban zoo adjacent to Cairo's Giza plateau

Zoo

13

Leontopolis (Heliopolis)

Ancient Egyptian city ruins near modern Qalyubiyya

Archaeological Site

14

Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque

Shrine and mosque in Cairo housing revered saint's tomb

Mosque

15

Heliopolis Palace

Historic Heliopolis palace and former luxury hotel

Palace

16

Lepsius I Pyramid

Small Giza-area pyramid from Egypt's Old Kingdom

Archaeological Site

17

Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Cairo

Catholic cathedral in Cairo's Qalyubiyya Governorate

Church

18

Orman Garden

Historic botanical garden in Giza with diverse plants

Park

19

Warraq Island

Urban Nile island in Giza Governorate, Egypt

Island

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Ḩadīqat al Asmāk

Park