Islamic Cairo
Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Posted by Brandon B.Islamic Cairo is a historic area known for its grand mosques, bustling markets, and old-world charm. Walking through its narrow alleyways filled with the aroma of traditional Egyptian cuisine, sounds of local merchants, and sights of remarkable medieval architecture is like stepping back in time.
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Things to see near Islamic Cairo
Bent Pyramid
Al-Haram Dahshur Egypt
Pyramids of Dahshour
Giza Egypt
Statue of Ramses II
Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria Desert Rd, Giza 11511 Egypt
Mastaba of Mereruka
Saqqara 11511 Egypt
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Imhotep Museum
Saqqara Egypt
Mastaba of Ti
North East of Serapeum, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Pyramid of Teti
Saqqara Egypt
Places to eat or drink near Islamic Cairo
Andrea Mariouteya
New Giza Rd, Giza 11511 Egypt
Sachi Park St
17 Al Bostan St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
El Fishawy Cafe
El Fishawy Cafe, 27X6+5XQ, Haret Khan Al Khalili, El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate 4331302, Egypt
Koshary Abou Tarek
Choppin ln Champollion, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Le Pacha 1901
Saray El Gezirah Street in front of Gezira Sporting Club, Cairo 68824 Egypt
Pier88 Nile River
19 Saray El Gezirah Street Imperial Boat, Cairo 11511 Egypt
DARA'S ICE CREAM
DARA'S ICE CREAM, 106 26th of July Corridor, Omar Al Khayam, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4270152, Egypt
Abou el-Sid
157 26th of July Corridor, St, El Zamalek, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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Cairo Tower
El-Andalus, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Cairo Citadel
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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
Al Fustat Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Experiences
Tours & experiences in Cairo
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