Tiles paved from centuries will take you to walk through the historical eras. Cairo city in Egypt is where you meet two giant towers to cross through the gate located between them since 1087 AD. This gate will transfer you to the Fatimid ages. Yes, you will be amid the Fatimid period to walk in dazzling Islamic architecture in the largest open-air Islamic Museum. Oriental perfumes mixed with incense and unique aroma come to refresh your soul with beautiful oriental music. Start your trip to Egypt and enjoy Cairo tourism and attractions.
You will walk in a unique charm as your eyes sparkle with lanterns, crystals, and craftsmanship found in small shops located amid bright architecture. It is Al Moez Street & Khan El Khalili Bazzar. Not just Fatimid architecture, but you live time in Mumluks and Ottmon architecture there.
Leave this Fatimid Cairo and walk a little to find yourself in the middle of Paris. Paris that overlooking the Nile, where you will be in the Khedive Ismail Cairo. There you can enjoy unique designs until you reach Tahrir Square. There the pharaonic callings will whisper in your ears to reach a unique rose building.
The Egyptian Museum is one of the most important sites for Cairo tourism. It’s where you can go through each detail of the pharaohs daily life during the three kingdoms, as you will see their daily used tools, unique artifacts, and pharaonic mummies. That is how this sightseeing will transfer you into the heart of the pharaonic eras to feel as if you ride a time machine in Cairo city, Egypt.
Cairo city in Egyot is where you be in Fustat, the city built in 641 AD; once Cairo was chosen as the capital of Egypt. There, you can meet the first mosque in Egypt, Amr Ibn El Aass, with its vibrant architecture. From this mosque to the following historical mosques and the other Islamic architecture, you can be amid t with vibrant decorations, rich patterns, and unique spirit.
You can witness this majestic architecture at Ibn Toulon Mosque, Al Rafaai Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque, which is called the 4th pyramid in Egypt. Those sites are considered to be the top Cairo tourism attractions.
Fustat city means that you will be in Masr El Adima district, to find Babylon Fortress near you. The historical gates of Babylon Fortress will transfer you to be amid a unique spot than any other place globally. There, you can follow the Holy family’s steps to St. Sergius and Bacchus Church and the Hanging Church. You can also find Ben Ezra Synagogue, where you will be amid the Jewish secrets in Egypt in the heart of Christian and Islamic architecture.
In addition, you can find in Cairo city in Egypt the largest war castle built in the Middle Ages, The citadel of Saladin.
There are many wonderful tourist attractions in Cairo, which make it one of the most famous cities all over the World. The Top attractions of Cairo are the Great Pyramids. On the other hand, Cairo has an amazing collection of the Oldest Mosques and Churches.
Cairo's population is almost one-fourth of Egypt and we call people living in Cairo, the Cairenes, or El Kahereen in Arabik.
Many Egyptians named Cairo the Mother of the World. The reason for this is because the city is very reached with history and culture.
Cairo city in Egypt was established during the Fatimid and it was known for El Azhar Mosque and School. Before that it was and since the time of the pharaohs, Cairo was known for the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The city is full of life and has an amazing culture and civilization.
Cairo is one of the biggest cities in the world, and the largest city in Egypt. The city of Cairo covers an area of 475 sq Kilometers (183 SQ Miles).
In 969 CE the Fatimid established Cairo; They gave it this strong name to the city to show how powerful they were! the name Cairo means in Arabic the city of victory and it's pronounced "Al Qahira".