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- Africa
- Egypt
- Cairo
- Asfour Crystal Factory
Asfour Crystal Factory
The Egyptians were the first people to develop the art
technology of manufacturing glass and cutting it into beautiful
shapes and began doing this 5,000 years ago. Established in 1961
and located in Shobra, the Asfour Crystal Factory Showroom is the
largest crystal factory in Egypt and provides crystals to many
countries across the globe. Products range from jewellery, 3D laser
gifts, figurines and a selection of chandeliers and other light
fittings. The jewellery is not of the same standard as Swarovski
crystal. But some lovely pieces can be picked up at prices up to
60% cheaper than what you'll find at retail shops.
Information & Facts
Address
Industrial Zone, end of Ahmed Oraby Bridge, Shoubra El
Khema
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.