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Islamic Cairo

Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo, Egypt
Ranked #14 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Traveller Description:             Islamic Cairo, the jewel of Cairo                   ...   I This very special part of Cairo is centered around "El Hussein", that is how... more »
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW via mobile

A side of Cairo that should not be missed if you like culture and Islamic architecture... Spend at least two days if you want to cover the minimum... There are many mosques... Walk to get the most out of the experience ...

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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not to be missed..... need 2 days to cover the place well enjoy

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Calgary
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Our private tour guide Zach Azzam took us to the medieval ages in a lovely time machine trip..We visited so many Mosques and Madrassah..and gave us a great lecture about history of Islam , and Islamic tradition, we had great lunch at the Center of Islamic Fatimid studies and a great read in their library.. Thanks to the great guide... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We found a guide...or rather he found us and we got to see dites and sounds we would never have found on our own. Ancient and unique...leave a day to enjoy wandering around the narrow lanes and soaking up the atmosphere...BTW, our guide called ahmed only charged us £5 for the whole day, what a star! What a day!

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See 19 more reviews by Uk-Girl-1966 for Cairo
Los Angeles, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

So many Mosques in Cairo and you cant miss it. The Salah El Din Citadel is the best, and the Al Soltan hassan Mosque is a must see too.

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Milan, Italy
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

a bunch of mosques in a part of the city that you probably dont wish to be in - very dirty, dusty and nothing actually worthing the sacrifice

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Alexandria, Egypt
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Islamic Cairo trip contains alot to see in Cairo , Mohamed ALi Pasha Mosque and for sure Salah El Din Citadel and Ibn El Moe'z Mosque as well .. you will be surprised with the small beautiful details in each sight and how it was done in a very professional way of art , the Islamic sights in Cairo are... More

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Sydney, Australia
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This was an unexpected highlight of the trip to Egypt - I had thought it would be interesting but it was so much more. The restored Islamic buildings and squares are very beautiful and a visit to the Tentmakers bazaar is alot of fun. We walked the street - two women and a female guide and felt safe and very... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

You must have a tour guide to join you for too many places. You must go to El saieda aesha area to visit El Refaay mosque, Al Soltan hasan mosque and school, taz palace and el sabeel. Then you need to go to the Salah el deen citadel area to visit the citadel and mohamad ali mosque and the musiums... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

It is a part can't be separated from Egypt, if didn't go there you didn't visit Cairo

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