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Historic Cairo

Cairo, EgyptWorld Heritage

Historic Cairo, Mosque of Sultan Hassan
Historic Cairo, Mosque of Sultan Hassan · Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0

Why it's famous

One of the world's oldest Islamic cities — mosques, madrasas, Khan el-Khalili. UNESCO 1979.

Don't miss
Sultan Hassan Mosque, Citadel of Saladin, mint tea at Fishawi cafe.
Tip
Combine with Giza in one trip. Friday morning is quietest in mosques.
Address
Khan el-Khalili, Islamic Cairo, Cairo, EgyptOpen in Maps
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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List. The selection is by the TripWalkers team; UNESCO does not rank its sites. Opening hours and prices can change; check before you go.