Al Isma’iliyah differs from most parts of Egypt, as it practically doesn’t have historical places of interest. Nevertheless the place worth a visit offering a great settings fro holidays. The Ismailia, capital city, was founded in 1860 and is clearly divided by Sharia Sultan Hussein (street). East side of the city is very peaceful and quiet while on the other side is a huge urban area. There are several good beaches in the area around Lake Timsah, about seven miles southeast of the city, which has several hotels and clubs about. Nearby on the Great Bitter Lake lies Fayed, peaceful holiday paradise with year-round sunshine. Fayed is between Ismailia and Suez, and is said to be the nearest resort to Cairo. A relatively new resort area that is blooming, it offers a beautiful blend of palm trees, sandy beaches, clear waters and green open spaces.