This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways and ancient churches that are several centuries older than the ornate mosques of Islamic Cairo.
The area now called Old Cairo, known as Misr EI Kadhna, is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their ...
You'll need to devote a whole day to the Salah El-Din Citadel, which is quite possibly the most popular non-pyramid attraction in Cairo ... The Mohamed Ali Mosque is the most visited site by ...
CAIRO, January 11. /TASS ... The agency added that some of the buildings "are more than 1,000 years old". Mosques and churches in the enclave came under repeated missile attacks and bombardment ...
The complex covers about 28,000 square feet and comprises the main mosque built in the great Fatimi tradition of mosques in Cairo. The Qiblah built with imported marbles has exquisite gold carvings.