No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, where you’ll feel like you havestepped back in time to an ancient Arab souk. Shopkeepers calling you to their stalls, the smell of spices, the hustle and bustle of trade, and the many beautiful items you can buy will keep you […]
Mosque-Al-Rifa’i> is one of the largest mosques in Cairo. It took 43 years to build this beautiful sanctuary that combines different Islamic architectural styles. It is located in the “Midan Al-Qalaa\” or Citadel Square and is opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, with which it rivals in size and magnificence. Many members of the Egyptian […]
Built on an ancient Egyptian site, Balat is a charming Islamic mediaeval village about 35 km from Mut. Admire the Sudanese-style mud architecture and the influence of Mamluk and Ottoman rule in Egypt. Ask a guide to take you to the roof of a mud-brick house for a beautiful view of Balat. 200 m east […]
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Nilometer on Rhoda-Island
Located at the lower end of Rhoda Island in Cairo, the Nilometer was used in earlier times to measure the level of the river. The structure consists of a gauge or measuring column located below the Nile level and accessed by steps that wind around the chamber containing the column. When the water level was […]
Al-Aqmar Mosque is a rather small mosque, but it makes up for its size with its architectural and historical significance. Located near the Al-Qalawun complex, Al-Aqmar Mosque is one of the few remaining Fatimid mosques in Cairo. It was the first mosque in Cairo to have an ornate facade, and also the first to have […]
