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Egypt


Islamic Cairo

The crowded, narrow streets of Islamic Cairo feature a wealth of mosques, mausoleums and Islamic buildings, as well as one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East.

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Ibn Tulun Mosque

Sharia Salibah, Cairo
Open daily 8am-6am

With its moat-like outer courtyard and spiral minaret, this huge mosque is unique in Egypt.


Gayer-Anderson House

Sharia Salibah, Cairo
+20 2 364 7822
Open daily 8am-4pm

The lavish decor and fascinating collection of artifacts give this charming museum an almost magical quality.


The Citadel of Salah el-din

Sharia Salah Salem, Cairo
Open daily 8am-6pm (Summer), daily 8am-5pm (Winter)
Museums close at 4:30pm
Closed on Religious Holidays

Home to Egypt's rulers for nearly seven centuries, the Citadel contains mosques and museums in a variety of styles, from Gothic to Persian to Turkish. The upper terraces offer superb views of the Cairo skyline.


Mosque of Mohammad Ali

This imposing Turkish-style mosque was built by order of Muhammad Ali, regarded as the founder of modern Egypt.


Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Beguiling and chaotic, this maze of canvas-covered alleyways is jammed with shops selling handicrafts, silks, spices, brass, leather goods and much more. To keep from getting hopelessly lost, go with a guide - he or she can also assist you with the respected tradition of haggling. Many shops are closed on Sunday

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Saad of Egypt

Gorgeous, handcrafted silver jewelry
Khan El Khalili bazaar
10 Shewikar Buildings
Tel: +20 2 589 3993