Located in south Cairo on the Nile’s east bank, Old Cairo, also known as Misr Al-Qadima, dates to the sixth century BC and occupies the sites of several early Egyptian capitals, including Fustat. Merging into Islamic Cairo to the east, its heart is Coptic Cairo—home to a crumbled Roman fortress and numerous early medieval Coptic churches.
Khan El Khalili: with vendors selling gold, copper, spices and more here since the 14th century, Khan El Khalili is Egypt's most important souk, and remains an incredible place to shop, eat or just soak up the atmosphere.
Muizz Street: around one kilometre (just over half a mile) long, this is one of the oldest streets in Cairo, and it is home to a breath-taking concentration of Islamic architectural treasures, from mosques and madrassas to mansions and palaces.
The Citadel: originally constructed in the 12th century to protect the city from attacking Crusaders, the hilltop Saladin Citadel offers some of the most spectacular views over the surrounding city.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun: the oldest and largest mosque in Cairo, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun is famed for its beautiful architecture.
Al Aqmar Mosque
One of the most impressive and oldest landmarks in the area of Old Cairo. It has some interesting architectural features like its offset facade facing the street front. It stands out among other neighborhood buildings as they sit at an angle unlike the mosque. The mosque also aligns with the Muslim qibla, the direction where Muslims pray facing Mecca.
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