A busy market and tourist centre on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract, with Nile islands, west-bank tombs and the temple of Philae to the south.
A first look at Aswan
Aga Khan Mausoleum
The pink-granite tomb of Aga Khan III on a west-bank hill facing the Botanical Garden, built in the Fatimid style.
Aswan Botanical Garden
A whole island in the Nile given over to a botanical garden, reached by felucca, with palms and rare plants.
Aswan High Dam
The dam that holds back Lake Nasser, completed in 1970, with a long view over the lake and the river.
Aswan Museum
The museum on Elephantine Island, with statues of kings, ram mummies and finds from the Aswan Dam excavations.
Dome of Abu Al-Hawa
The sheikh's domed tomb on the cliff top above the west bank, the viewpoint over Aswan and the Nile.
Kalabsha Temple
The largest free-standing temple in Lower Nubia, moved to its island when the Aswan High Dam was built.
Aswan Old Souks
The old market of Aswan, where reviews mention most spices, souvenirs and bargaining.
Al Masry Restaurant
A grill restaurant in Aswan where reviews mention most the kofta, kebab and mixed grill.
Chef Khalil Restaurant
A seafood restaurant in Aswan, where reviews mention most the fried Nile fish and grilled fish.
El Dokka Restaurant
A barbecue restaurant on Essa Island, where reviews mention the Nile view, the tagine and a boat ride across.
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