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Mansoura is a town in Lower Egypt. This Nile delta town is virtually unknown to tourists.

[edit] Get in

The easiest way to get there is either to take a "Superjet" bus from Cairo's El Ollaly station (9LE) or from Alexandria's SeedyGaber Station (13LE). The journey time is 2 hours from Cairo, 3.5 hours from Alexandria. Authentic scenes of rural Egypt can be seen on the way.

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The most convenient (if not, hair-raising) way to get around is by taxi. Local taxis in Mansoura should be paid max 2.00LE (2007 price) for most journeys for one or two passengers but may be up to 3 or 4 LE if are 2+ passengers with long trips. Shorter journeys could command a cheaper fare of 1.50LE. Taxi Meters are not used. Flag one of the numerous maroon and white cars down at the roadside and shout, "tax" or "taxi". Enjoy the ride.

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dar ebn lokman,the garden all the way long on all the streets 'kornish almansoura' or in another name 'almasheya' social club in mansoura stadium you can visit mansora zoo and Gzirat el ward garden

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Mansoura is where King Louis IX of France was captured and ransomed. His prison cell known as "Dar ibn Lokman" can be visited here. On show are some artifacts and paintings, including his cell toilet.

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Food hygiene standards are somewhat lacking. Avoid all unsealed foods and you will avoid food poisoning. A variety of Western, and some local, fast food outlets serve food to the rich in the Gamaa (University) district of town. These provide familiar and safer food that is unlikely to be any less healthy than what the locals eat. Fat is added in enormous quantities to most local food. There are great, clean and really fantastic fast food restaurants like; CookDoor, Mo'men, KFC and Pizza Hut. All of them in the University district.

You may also try one of the local restaurants:

• Green Corner cafe and restaurant at the Gamaa district - it is still considered the best restaurant in Mansoura. Well trained staff serving high quality food.
• Fish Corner - owned by Green Corner and offering high level of seafood.
• Gardino Cafe - member of Green Corner Group. More like a cafe rather than a restaurant.
• Al-Khan -restaurant at the Gamaa district. Some English speaking staff.
• Estacoza - a sea food restaurant at the Toriel district.
• Elsalamlek - a good cafe
• Green Corner - some English speaking staff.

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Hygiene standards are moderate to good. Stick to canned and bottled drinks. Tapwater is not guaranteed safe; it may be better to use mineral water or tapwater that has been passed through a filter. However, if you are staying in higher end establishments and you are eating at good quality restaurants in the touristic areas such as Hurghada and Sharm el Skeikh, where the staff are well-trained, it is likely that you will experience very good hygiene standards.

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Accommodation is scarce. This is because tourism is not a local industry. There are a few hotels in town and they are known to all locals. Just ask about "Marshaal" or the "Mansoura Ramada Hotel".

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The Gizirt El Ward Sports Club is where the upper classes of Mansoura spend their weekends. Again, just ask. It is known to everyone. The club is only worth visiting to get a better understanding of the culture and fashions. There is little to do there for the tourist. Entertainment venues are rare in Mansoura. Another activity could be a visit to an Ahwa (Cafe). This can be done more safely and with less hassle in Cairo however, where foreigners are not as much of a novelty.

Be aware that transportation can be an inconvenience owing to Mansoura being very crowded.

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