Islamic Cairo is the historical center of the city. It was built before the Downtown Architectural Complex, which is located in the middle of the modern part of the city and extends north, south and west towards the Giza Pyramids. When the Fatimids captured Egypt in 969 BC, they built a new capital north of...Read More
Cairo has so many mosques that the city is sometimes called the "City of Minarets". Some of them are small and do not have much to offer travelers, while others are very beautiful. One example of this is the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which is located on top of the Citadel of Saladin and looks very...Read More
Cairo, which is also called "Greater Cairo", is one of the best cities in the world. It is famous for the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, both of which were built by ancient civilizations. But many people who visit this great city still don't know Cairo's best kept secret.Read More
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. It is located in the center of Cairo, on the edge of Tahrir Square, and is a must see for anyone going to Cairo.Read More
Khan El Khalili is a place that everyone must see when they go to Cairo. The bazaar is bustling, crowded, brightly colored, exciting, and filled with shiny goods and trinkets of all kinds. The usual tourist trinkets are here, but don't let them take your attention away from the really good shopping.Read More
