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Sultana Malak Palace
Historical landmark
👍 This palace was designed by the Belgian engineer Édouard Empain to give it to Sultan Hussein Kamel, but he refused to take the palace as a gift and insisted on buying it, but he died before paying for it.
The ownership of the Palace passed to the New Egypt Housing and Construction Company, which es...
4.80 (199 reviews)
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Masged and Madraset Soltan Hassn
Historical landmark
👍👍 So old and so beautiful,part of the an impromptu "money" tour.
So this , the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, said to have taken 3 years of construction without a single day of rest from 1356CE , is on the 100LE note
4.70 (7.8K reviews)
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Citadel Saladin
Historical landmark
👍👍 It was an amazing experience. The time of my visit, there was construction happening. But the overall experience was amazing. I finally get to see the Citadel that haunted my memories since I was 14. Going back all grown up, fully understanding the history and stories behind every wall was worth t...
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Bab Zuweila
Historical landmark
👍👍 One of the three remaining gate of old Cairo highly recommended to go and have alook at its spectacular design.
As well as you can climb the gate to see the view from top.
You can go and buy some stuff from the market near to “Bab Zuweila”
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad Shaykh
Mosque
👍👍 “Al-Moayad is Sheikh” ... the mosque of the imprisoned Sultan
The pride of the mosques of the Circassian Mamelukes
"Al-Muayyad is Sheikh" ... the mosque of the imprisoned Sultan
I wrote: Zakaria Nasif victim July 05
Egyptian Geographic site
Al-Moayad Sheikh Mosque, or as historians call it, “Th...
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Qalawun Complex
Historical landmark
Marble & stone buildings with intricate details, named after the 13th-century ruler who built them.
4.70 (931 reviews)
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Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i
Shrine
👍👍 Recently my family and I visited here. Such an honour and well kept. The Shrine itself closes during prayer times and re opens half an hour later. A suggestion would be for a guide to be present as the experience would be more memorable and educational.
4.70 (619 reviews)
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Prince Taz Palace
Historical landmark
👍👍 Huge palace of a Memluk prince. Beautiful central courtyard. There are some bathing rooms, halls with hanging lights, wall engravings, and many many rooms!
4.70 (507 reviews)
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مسجد سليمان أغا السلحدار
Mosque
👍👍 Mosque, Sabeel, and Book of Suleiman Agha Al-Salhdar (1255 AH / 1839 AD), is one of the mosques that was established in the era of Muhammad Ali in Egypt, is located at the beginning of the bourjwan lane in Amir Al-Jayoush Street (Al-Moez Din Allah). On the other hand, it is in the extension of Al-N...
4.70 (310 reviews)
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Khedive or Zamalek tree
Park
👍 Very interesting looking tree, on way to Cairo tower, so ideal for those wanting to take a selfie
4.70 (130 reviews)
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Madrasa and Mausoleum of al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub
Historical landmark
👍👍 Wakba al-Saleh Najm al-Din Ayoub School or the Salihiya School, one of the most famous buildings of ancient Cairo, was built in 641 AH, 1243-1244 AD. This good school was established by the noble king of Egypt from the sultans of the Ayyubid state. It was built on a part of the area occupied by the...
4.70 (88 reviews)
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Beit Al-Razzaz
Historical landmark
👍 Nice example of the mamlouk houses.
4.70 (73 reviews)
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Sulayman Pasha Mosque
Mosque
👍👍 Suleiman Al-Khadem Mosque inside the walls of Salah El-Din Citadel...
It is considered the first mosque that was established in Egypt in the Ottoman style. The mosque was built in the style of the mosques of Astana in terms of its rectangular plan, domes and minaret. It was dedicated by Suleiman P...
4.70 (54 reviews)
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Ramses II Obelisk
Historical landmark
👍👍 It is truly a wonderful aesthetic touch to Tahrir Square
4.70 (43 reviews)
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قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي
Tourist attraction
Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.
4.60 (26.4K reviews)
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Bab al-Futuh
Historical landmark
Landmark city gate built in 1087, with 2 round towers & elaborately carved geometric motifs.
4.60 (6.9K reviews)
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El Korba Square
Historical landmark
Busy 3-sided square known for its grand buildings with ornate facades & a Byzantine-style basilica.
4.60 (4.2K reviews)