What's Islamic Cairo like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Islamic Cairo? Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Bab al-Futuh and El Kharazaty. There's plenty more to see, including Khan el-Khalili and Al-Azhar Mosque.
How to get to Islamic Cairo
Flying to:
- Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Islamic Cairo
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from Islamic Cairo
Getting to Islamic Cairo on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- El Geish Station
- Abdou Pasha Station
- Bab el Shaaria Station
Things to see and do in and around Islamic Cairo
What to see in Islamic Cairo
- Al-Azhar University
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Azhar Park
- Ain Shams University
- Bab al-Futuh
Things to do in Islamic Cairo
- Khan el-Khalili
- Heleal Stones
- Carpet & Clothes Market
Other popular Islamic Cairo attractions
- El Kharazaty
- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
- Midan Hussein Mosque
- Sharia al-Muski
- Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun