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Luxor is a city in southern Egypt , Located on the right bank of the Nile, at the southern part of ancient Thebes.
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The city is called the world's biggest museum in the open, because it contains a complex of magnificent Temples of Karnak , Luxor temple As well as many ancient statues, temples and crypts (inter alia Valley of the Kings ), On the west bank of the Nile. They must be sure to see. Temple of Karnak, located on the east bank of the Nile, was built twenty centuries before Christ. This is one of the most important monuments of Ancient Egypt . It was the seat of god Amon-Re . Around this building erected new temples dedicated to other gods. In this way, was a complex, containing large the temple of Amon-Re buildings with a large team of worship of other gods, with many courtyards, gates, halls, statues of the great sacred lake and the magnificent statue of Ramses II, with the granite obelisk. Within these complexes is presented to provide "Light and Sound", during which it takes place sightseeing observation of the illuminated temple and ruins of the grandstand.
Luxor This is one of the most popular cities Egypt In terms of tourism. It is very often visited by numerous trips to different countries. This is a great tourist base and a popular place for spending holidays. Luxor can also be an excellent and comfortable base from which to organize expeditions on the Nile . In Luxor is worth seeing also Luxor Museum and interesting Mummification Museum . Luxor in 1979 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a city full of history, magic and beauty. Luxor residents still cherish the old customs, bake bread in their homes and believe in the magical attributes.
In Luxor is very well developed accommodation and catering. Six kilometers from the Luxor is a large, Egyptian airport. Polish citizens need a visa for travel to and stay in Luxor. Visas can be gathered in the Egyptian diplomatic representation, and (in the case of individual tourists) at border crossings, including at the airport. At the entrance you need a six-month validity passport.
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Author: Agata Krawiec from Wroclaw - Rights to the article belong to egiptwczasy.com