10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Cairo That You Shouldn't Miss

December 27, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Cairo’s an ancient city that also happens to be a modern metropolis—it’s one of the biggest cities in the Middle East and has the traffic and noise issues to prove it. But as long as you’re not looking for solitude, Cairo—the City of the Thousand Minarets—is a splendid place to explore Egyptian history and culture. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Cairo

1. Aisha Fahmi Palace

Mohammed Abd El-Wahab Zamalek, Cairo 11511 Egypt +20 2 27358211
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Aisha Fahmi Palace

Reviewed By Doniaibr - Cairo, Egypt

This place is a masterpiece. Every room is magnificently designed and the current gallery is a must see. They are show casing original Monet, Renoir, and many more artists. The view of the nile from outside is beautiful day and night. You just need your ID to enter and it is open from 9 am to 9 pm.

2. Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah

Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, Cairo 11511 Egypt +20 128 600 0251 http://www.facebook.com/pg/MoezLedinAllah/about/?ref=page_internal
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4.5 based on 263 reviews

Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah

Cairo's main street which recently became pedestrian only is filled with historic sites.

Reviewed By kaziy - Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Al-Muizz li-Din Allah Street , Cairo is a long street, with tiles on the floor, filled with many masterpieces of Islamic architecture including palaces, mosques, schools, fountains, hammansm etc. The street is a thousand years old and several buildings are a few hundred years old. You can find The Madrassa and mausoleum of as-Salih Ayyub, built in 1247, The Qaluoon complex built by Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun in 1293, which includes a hospital a madrasa and the Mausoleum of Sultan Qalawun The Mausoleum considered the second most beautiful mausoleum, succeeded only by the Taj Mahal in India. The Madrassa and and mausoleum of Al-Nasir Muhammad built between 1296 to 1303, etc. There is no fee for visiting the street but you have to buy a single ticket that allows you access to this complex and many other buildings.

3. Assawi Wheel

26th of July Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt +20 2 27368881 [email protected] http://www.culturewheel.com/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Assawi Wheel

4. Bab Zuweila

Darb el Ahmar, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Bab Zuweila

Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States

Bab Zuweila (or Zuwayla) dates to the days of Fatimid Cairo and was completed in 1092 AD. Located in the Islamic district of Al-Darb al-Ahmar, this historic landmark is one of three remaining medieval gates in the old city walls of Cairo. Historic Cairo was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 so you don’t want to miss this area! Two minarets flank the gate and are open to visitors for a nominal fee. Although it’s a tight climb up a spiral staircase, the view at the top is worth the effort.

5. Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay

Muizz Street El-Gamaleya, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay

Reviewed By MathiasS75

A fine mamluk mosque, with nice minaret and mihrab decorations. Located in a commonly visited area, so easy to visit.

6. Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar

Muizz Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar

7. Madrasa of Sultan Barquq

El-Gamaleya Bayn al-Qasrayn, al-Mu'izz street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Madrasa of Sultan Barquq

8. Midan Hussein

Cairo Egypt
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4.0 based on 107 reviews

Midan Hussein

Reviewed By Rupawala - Surat, India

This square is always crowded with people due to Al Hussein Masjid in which Iman Hussein head as well as remain of many imams & significant Islamic artifacts are kept. There is shopping area called Khan e Khalili as well as many street vendors are selling food items as well as souvenirs.

9. Baron Palace

El-Orouba Street Heliopolis, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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4.0 based on 81 reviews

Baron Palace

Reviewed By IG-frenchytravels - Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

Located in the heart of Heliopolis, the Baron Palace definitely is worth a visit ???? recently renovated, its hindu - khmer architecture makes it such a masterpiece surrounded by big gardens in the middle of the city!

10. Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu

Al Saliba, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu

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