Travel Guide of Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt by Influencers and Travelers

The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

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1. The first thing to do when visiting the Great Sphinx is to take a picture! It's one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and it's absolutely massive.

2. The best time to visit the Sphinx is early in the morning, before the heat of the day sets in.

3. There is a lot of history surrounding the Sphinx, so be sure to read up on it before your visit.

4. The Sphinx is located in the Giza Necropolis, which is also home to the Great Pyramids. Be sure to visit them as well!

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Giza

  8 km (5.0 miles) away from Great Sphinx of Giza

Giza is the third-largest city in Egypt and the capital of the Giza Governorate. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, 4.9 km southwest of central Cairo, and is a core city of the Greater Cairo metropolis.

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Downtown Cairo

  12 km (7.6 miles) away from Great Sphinx of Giza

Downtown Cairo, has been the urban center of Cairo, Egypt since the late 19th century, when the district was designed and built.

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Cairo

  13 km (8.2 miles) away from Great Sphinx of Giza

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world. Its metropolitan area, with a population of over 30 million, is the largest in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East, and the 6th-largest in the world.

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Sheikh Zayed City

  18 km (10.9 miles) away from Great Sphinx of Giza

Sheikh Zayed City is a city in Giza Governorate in Egypt and part of the Greater Cairo urban area. It was established in 1995 and is named after Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

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