Cairo – Gezira and the west bank of the Nile
Gezira and the west bank of the Nile
The Nile flowing through Cairo splits itself along two large islands – Roda and Gezira (Gezirah; arab. "Island"). Gezira has almost 4 km long, a z …
Gezira and the west bank of the Nile
The Nile flowing through Cairo splits itself along two large islands – Roda and Gezira (Gezirah; arab. "Island"). Gezira has almost 4 km long, a z …
Roda Island
A narrow canal separates the island of Roda (Rawdah, ar-Rauda; officially Al Manyal ar-Rawdah) from the east bank of the Nile, and bridges connect it with Garden City (four) and Old Cairo (two). On …
Old Cairo is a part of the city that combines antiquity with modern times, where ancient fortifications and places associated with the birth of Christianity are concentrated. The first Muslim city was built on this site, and the island of Roda is famous for the nilometer. Usually …
Ahmad lbn Tulun Mosque
Ahmad lbn Tulun Mosque, one of the largest and oldest Muslim temples in Egypt, was erected in the years 876-879 by Ahmad Ibn Tulun on the low hill of Yashkur in an estate called al-Qata'i. Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid dynasty (868-905), …
Cairo – The citadel and surroundings
Usually, sightseeing in Cairo and no trip starts from the Citadel, even a day one, does not miss this place. Under the hill, you must also see the Sultan Hassan mosque and the Rifai mosque.
The Citadel and both mosques are best …
Cairo – Museum of Islamic Art
The facility is located at Bab al-Khalq, and it can be reached from Midan Ataba shari Qalaa towards the Citadel. The main entrance opens from the sharia side of 'Port Said (Bur Sa’id). According to the plan, the visitor should pass …
Cairo – North Gates and surroundings
North of Khan al-Khalili and al-Hussein mosque stretches fascinating, district full of monuments. This is the center of Fatimid Cairo, that can be traveled back and forth on foot in an hour.
It's best to focus on three …
Around the Khan el-Khalili Tribe
Khan el-Khalili is the commercial heart of Cairo, where all tourists must go. They usually come by coaches and minibuses, they get off at Midan al-Hussein and enter the winding streets, where… they get lost immediately.
Shari' al-Muski is a well-known Cairo street designated in …
Egyptian Museum in Cairo – The facility is located in the northern part of Midan Tahrir. At the time of opening, at the beginning of the 20th century, was one of the most modern museums in the world. Today a museum without air conditioning, besieged by visitors, with an excess of badly described monuments and an opaque structure …
Cairo and its surroundings – Main attractions
• The Egyptian Museum – At the time of opening, at the beginning of the 20th century, the facility was one of the most modern museums in the world. The idea of its establishment was born in 1835 r., when Khedive Mohammed Ali on the advice of archaeologist August Mariette …