with mosques and ancient houses ranging between 1000 years and 500 years old you will find real history in life , nothing behind protective glass or iron fences , it is a real life museum

This is the Islamic part of Cairo. You will find old mosques only in this part of Cairo. Please try to hire a guide or any person familiar with it to tell you more about the historic importance of this site.

I used to go there whenever I need to feel better To live original Egyptian life in simplicity، legendary. The places built 1000 years, sophisticated building with deeply meant drawings reflecting Islam philosophy in worship is there in any minor details Nice coffees, traditional popular...More

The whole area with its historical mosques, schools and old houses and inner gardens is just amazing.

This is one of the most intense place I have visited with people constant moving and going about their daily lives. The level of tout attraction seems much lower here which meant it does feel more like you are truly exploring.

First go to the Gayer Anderson Museum and Ibn Tuliun Mosque, then to Bayt el Suhaiymi and the Gold district market area. Stop for lunch at the posh Khan El Khalili restaurant in the heart of the Souk. Have Tea at Feshawi's, go to the...More

Nothing like a Ramadan night in islamic Cairo, elmoez street and khan elkhalili were just amazing and live between sunset to sunrise

This is a fascinating part of Cairo. You must visit the Citadel, Muiz Street, Al-Hakim Mosque, Khan el Khalili and definitely catch the El Tanoura show at Wekalet el-Ghouri Arts Center if you happen to be there on a Monday, Wednesday or Saturday evening. I've...More

it amazed me the islamic art in Egypt how fine it was , and it now . can see many diff time period art in it recommend to visit

This is the old cairo in the period of islamic invasion , the place till now is the same , it is a good place for touristic visits or going alone