Minya

　　Minya is located in central Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River, 245 kilometers south of Cairo, with the Nile running through the western part of the city. It is the capital of Minya Governorate and the site of the excavation of Deir el-Bersha.

　　Minya is known locally as “the bridge of Upper Egypt,” a reference to its geographical location in central Egypt that connects the country’s north and south. The city is home to a large concentration of Egyptian Christians and also houses Minia University. In Minya, you can visit the Suzanne Mubarak Center for Arts and the newly established Minya Museum, which mainly showcases the history, culture, and traditions of the city.

　　Minya Reason to visit: Capital of Minya Governorate in Egypt Continent where the attraction is located: Africa Country/Region where the attraction is located: Egypt Province/State where the attraction is located: Minya Governorate City where the attraction is located: Minya