A Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Horus on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. Visitors pass through the massive entrance pylon into courtyards and roofed halls covered in carved reliefs and hieroglyphs.
Highlights
- Entrance pylon
- Hypostyle hall
- Falcon statues of Horus
Good to know
- Opens at 5:00, queues form early
- Horse carriages from the cruise ship or tour stop outside
- Restrooms and a cafe on site
