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BAB ZUWEILA
Bab Zuweila is one of the most famous gates of Old Cairo, located in the Zuweila district near Al-Muizz Street. Built during the Fatimid era in 1092 AD, it was part of the city wall that protected Cai...
THE HOUSE OF SUHAYM
Beit Al-Suhaymi is one of the most important historical houses in Fatimid Cairo, located on Al-Muizz Street next to Al-Aqmar Mosque. Built in the 17th century AD, it consists of two houses that were m...
WASILA HISTORICAL HOUSE
The historic house of Sitt Wasila is one of the distinctive historical houses in Old Cairo, located next to Al-Azhar Mosque in the Al-Ghouriya district. It dates back to the Ottoman era in the 17th ce...
HOUSE OF AL-HAWARY
The Hawari House is one of the important Islamic historical houses in Cairo, dating back to the Ottoman era. It is distinguished by its traditional architectural style, reflecting the lifestyle of anc...
SABIEL NAFESA AL-BAYDA
The Nafisa al-Bayda Sabil is one of the important historical sabils in Cairo, located on Al-Muizz Street. It was built during the Ottoman era in 1796 CE by Sayyida Nafisa al-Bayda, the wife of Murad B...
THE HOUSE OF GAMAL EL-DIN EL-ZAHABI
The House of Jamal al-Din al-Dhahabi is one of Cairo's historical monuments, dating back to the Ottoman era. It is named after Jamal al-Din al-Dhahabi, a prominent figure of that time. The house i...
AL-GHURI DOME
The Dome of al-Ghuri is one of the most important Mamluk monuments in Cairo, located on al-Muizz Street. It was built by Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri in 1505 CE as his mausoleum and is part of a large archi...
THE WIKALA OF AL-GHURI
The Ghuri Agency is a distinctive Mamluk monument located on Al-Muizz Street in Cairo. It was built by Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri in 1504 CE. It served as a commercial caravanserai, housing merchants and...
THE GAYER-ANDERSON MUSEUM
The Gayer-Anderson Museum is a historic house in downtown Cairo that has been converted into a museum showcasing Pharaonic, Islamic, Mamluk, and European furniture and artifacts. Through its ornate ro...
THE MOSQUE-MADRASSA OF SULTAN HASSAN
A 14th-century masterpiece of Mamluk architecture, this imposing structure is widely known as the "Giant of Cairo." It combines a majestic mosque with a prestigious Islamic university, encha...
MARY’S TREE
The Tree of Mary in Old Cairo is linked to Christian heritage and is believed to have witnessed the Virgin Mary's visit to Egypt. It is a place of blessing for visitors and believers, and is usual...
THE AL MATARIYYAH OBELISK
The obelisk of Senusret I in Matariya is one of the oldest Egyptian obelisks, erected by King Senusret I of the Twelfth Dynasty around 1940 BC. It is made of pink granite and decorated with hieroglyph...