Location: Cairo
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10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Cairo That You Shouldn't Miss
Cairo’s an ancient city that also happens to be a modern metropolis—it’s one of the biggest cities in the Middle East and has the traffic and noise issues to prove it. But as long as you’re not looking for solitude, Cairo—the City of the Thousand Minarets—is a splendid place to explore Egyptian history and culture. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Cairo
1. Aisha Fahmi Palace
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Doniaibr - Cairo, Egypt
This place is a masterpiece. Every room is magnificently designed and the current gallery is a must see. They are show casing original Monet, Renoir, and many more artists. The view of the nile from outside is beautiful day and night. You just need your ID to enter and it is open from 9 am to 9 pm.
2. Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
Cairo's main street which recently became pedestrian only is filled with historic sites.
Reviewed By kaziy - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Al-Muizz li-Din Allah Street , Cairo is a long street, with tiles on the floor, filled with many masterpieces of Islamic architecture including palaces, mosques, schools, fountains, hammansm etc. The street is a thousand years old and several buildings are a few hundred years old. You can find The Madrassa and mausoleum of as-Salih Ayyub, built in 1247, The Qaluoon complex built by Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun in 1293, which includes a hospital a madrasa and the Mausoleum of Sultan Qalawun The Mausoleum considered the second most beautiful mausoleum, succeeded only by the Taj Mahal in India. The Madrassa and and mausoleum of Al-Nasir Muhammad built between 1296 to 1303, etc. There is no fee for visiting the street but you have to buy a single ticket that allows you access to this complex and many other buildings.
3. Assawi Wheel
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
4. Bab Zuweila
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
Bab Zuweila (or Zuwayla) dates to the days of Fatimid Cairo and was completed in 1092 AD. Located in the Islamic district of Al-Darb al-Ahmar, this historic landmark is one of three remaining medieval gates in the old city walls of Cairo. Historic Cairo was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 so you don’t want to miss this area! Two minarets flank the gate and are open to visitors for a nominal fee. Although it’s a tight climb up a spiral staircase, the view at the top is worth the effort.
5. Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay
6. Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar
7. Madrasa of Sultan Barquq
8. Midan Hussein
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4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Rupawala - Surat, India
This square is always crowded with people due to Al Hussein Masjid in which Iman Hussein head as well as remain of many imams & significant Islamic artifacts are kept. There is shopping area called Khan e Khalili as well as many street vendors are selling food items as well as souvenirs.
9. Baron Palace
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4.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By IG-frenchytravels - Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
Located in the heart of Heliopolis, the Baron Palace definitely is worth a visit ???? recently renovated, its hindu - khmer architecture makes it such a masterpiece surrounded by big gardens in the middle of the city!
10. Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
