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Islamic Cairo
Historic site4.6 · 813≈ 1 h
A popular district to explore on foot, Islamic Cairo is home to Khan el-Khalili market, a lively maze of spice shops, souvenir vendors, and tea stalls, and pedestrianized Al Moez street, lined with medieval architecture. The area’s many mosques include Al-Azhar, founded in 970, and Al-Hakim, known for its soaring minarets. Traditional music and dance performances are held at Wekalet El Ghouri cultural center.
What’s nearby
Sakakini Palace
5 min walk · 435 m
Sultan Alzahir Bebars Mosque
6 min walk · 449 m
Abbasiyya Synagogue
8 min walk · 603 m
Bab al-Futuh
11 min walk · 889 m
4.6
Bab Al-Nasr
12 min walk · 949 m
Al-Hakim Mosque
12 min walk · 959 m
4.7
Wikala Qaitbey
12 min walk · 967 m
Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar
15 min walk · 1.2 km
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