The Karnak Temple Complex

Le temple de Karnak ou l'expérience de la démesure

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    Historic and Protected Site

Address

Luxor Luxor Governorate Egypt

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open air museum sound and light show tour guide historic sites monuments temple architecture
lesley hammam

Breathtaking place but take a look off the obvious tourist trail through the temple ! don't miss the Khonsu Temple and the Open Air museum The Museum Will cost an extra 25Le but worth every penny.

Nataly Cnyrim-Kimmel

Karnak Temple is home to three main temples , several smaller enclosed temples , and a number of outer temples – combining the achievements of generations of ancient builders over a period of 1500years.

Nataly Cnyrim-Kimmel

The complex covers a total area of 2 sq. km, and its name "Karnak" means "fortified settlement" in Arabic. The temple of Amun, the complex's main structure , is the largest place of worship ever built.

Dave Mc

The size of the stones are just amazing. It's hard to believe the manpower that ancient Egypt spent on building things, really huge things!

Yasmine Fouad

the karnak temple complex is a vast open air museum , and the largest place of worship on earth. don't miss the light and sound show, it takes you to another world 😍

Lenka Shevchikova

Really worths this place. Temple devoted to God Amon with head of ram. Large complex with ancient history on 103 ha spread...its a beautiful sightseen but crowded , for couple of hours its not enough!

Dave Mc

It's more awe inspiring at night with the light shows, but you really need to go during the day to see all the detail.

Dave Mc

Every country has big things, but you haven't seen big until you've seen Egypt big!

Phat Buoy

Awesome set of temples - take your time going round. Some very impressive statutes and columns. Come back for the light show in the evening

Rabab El-noury

The open air, the holy silence and of course the sounds and lights.

Paulina Lanz

If you're not a master in egyptian history, hire a local tour guide at the entrance (about 10-15 EP per person). Totally worth it!

Bassi Hamid

Out of this world! Catch the light and sound show in the evening (English show starts at 8, Arabic at 6)

Mike Olsen

This place is huge, make sure you come here when in Luxor. Be ready for an adventure as you explore this place. Made me want to re watch James Bond, Spy who Loved Me.

Zina P

The best temple I’ve ever visited. Huge symbol of unknown technology of egyptian civilization

Njoud Fahad

You have to come twice! One in the morning and one at night!

Magnus Andersson

Walk in a place filled with history and still an amazing place after 4000 years.

Ecem Ersoz

Great history. Definitely go with a tour guide to know all the details

Jimmy Jimmie

Beautiful ancient Egypt temple located right at the city center of Luxor. http://bit.ly/1UMPoAh

MedellinStyle.com GMID

Extra open air museum is worth it! Dont follow other people patterns! This is huge! Be sure to explore it all! And its secrets!

Eslam El Khateb

You have to visit it while in Luxor, search for the room with a painting of a pharo with large organs ;-)

The Telegraph

If temple fatigue is setting in, then a concise tour of the vast Karnak temple by night is a good bet.

Art Kendo

There are lots of local hagglers inside that will offer themselves as solo tour guides and will ask hefty payment after. Do not talk to these 'fake' employees.

Nehal A.M

The most humongous temple ever! So much history is in this place!

Shadi Demian

Never miss the sound and light show . Arabic version on Thursdays onlyb and it is the best

DongHai Park

Best historical sites in Luxor. Another masterpiece of Egyptian civilization .

Aiman Abdul Haris

the world's largest temple , comprising of 240 acres!!

Islam Ibrahim

Sound and light show is a must

Ahmed Hamdy

Amazing huge temple make sure to explore it all :)

Antonio D'souza

The temple is actually called Amun Ra. karnak is the nearby village . but there are many other buildings around the temple .

ᴡ Dewnnon

Get here early before the crowds and the intense heat.

Sanat Rao

awesome place... dont miss the hypostyle hall with the huge columns

N Sak

u must take part in "sound & light show"!!!

Hady Raouf

Elgaw mon3esh b shakl raheb:-\

Johnny Walker

Allow 2 days to include the Valley of Kings/Queens

Yahya Gamal

Who ever gonna see the light show its a load of crap

Alex أليكس

Историческое место . Вход 100 фунтов для туристов . Обязательно к посещению

VacazionaViajes

En él se desarrolla uno de los espectáculos de luz y sonido más famosos de Egipto, que consiste en ir avanzando por el templo mientras nos van narrando una historia y se van iluminando partes de éste.

CameraNeon

Vá mais para o fim do dia, quando os ônibus de excursão já deixaram o local. Para melhor fotografia dos hieróglifos, aponte a câmera paralela à superfície e utilize uma lente primária normal. Read more

Haitham Bu-Aisha

قمة التخلف لدى هيئة الاثار أن يفرضوا علينا دفع رسوم خمسة اضعاف لمجرد اننا جئنا في وقت عرض الخواجات اليومي بينما العرض العربي لايتوفر الا يوم الخميس

Nelya Chernyshuk

Величие и человеческие возможности впечатлили. Размах построек без современной техники- это нечто. Физика и ее законы рулят

Eduardo Santolaya

Único. La sala de columnas te hace sentir insignificante

Mariana Costa

O templo mais grandioso do Egito! Imperdível!

Fоursquаrе по-русски

Ищите статую священного жука-скарабея. Чтобы загадать желание надо обойти вокруг скарабея несколько раз. Для денег- семь кругов, хочешь здорового потомства-пять, а на счастливую семью-всего три круга.

Eman Rashwan

يا تدخل اللي بالعربي و تستمتع باللغة الرائعة و الصوت البديع لعمالقة الفن المصري، بس تستحمل هراااء المصريين ... يا تدخل الانجليزي

Oxana

Очень атмосферно, но торговцы иногда напрягают, но, как я Поняла, это просто колорит страны в целом

Lina P.

Очень красиво!! Самому старому камню 3300 лет!!

Alexey Isaev

Живая история в концентрированном виде . Обязательно к посещению.

Ivan Fraga

El templo dedicado a un dios, más grande del mundo.

Наталия Левенец

смена фараонов сменяется сменой богов - вандалмзм фресок

Omar BuAisha

يعني على الأساس بيعلمنا انجليزي و مخلينه ب ١٠٠ جنية و لو بالعربي ٢٠ جنية =)) يا عمي روح طير 😂😂😡😡😠😠😤😤

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