Ramses II statue, Giza

Condé Nast TravelerNov 3, 2025

After several phases of launch, Giza's newest landmark can now be explored in full.

36-foot-high statue in main atrium

19 things in this story

Grand Egyptian MuseumMuseumworld’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization
Pyramids of GizaNeighborhoodmuseum is a "fourth pyramid" in its own right
Great SphinxPublic artworkorchestra performed at its foot
Abu SimbelSightIt is located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan.
Fatma SaidPlaceoperatic soprano who performed at the GEM
Amira and Mariam AbouzahraPlaceviolin duo who performed at the GEM
Ramses II statuePublic artwork36-foot-high statue in main atrium
Tutankhamun GalleryMuseumdisplays over 5,900 artifacts in its entirety
Egyptian MuseumMuseumformer display location for Tutankhamun artifacts
King KhufuPlacecommissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza
Great Pyramid of GizaSightcommissioned by King Khufu
Hatshepsut TempleSight
Luxor TempleSight
Philae TempleSight
St. George ChurchPlace of worship
Saladin CitadelSight
Al Muizz StreetNeighborhood
Khufu solar boatsSight
Tutankhamun collectionMuseum

Ramses II statue