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Midan Salah ad-Din, Cairo, Egypt

Featured Review : Our Islamic tour of Cairo included a lengthy visit to the Citadel and four mosques, accompanied by our official guide, Mohammed. We were careful to dress appropriately, covering our arms and legs out of respect. The ex...See Full Review

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Islamic Cairo Reviews

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A Walk Through Islamic Cairo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by HobWahid from Damascus, Syria
  • October 1, 2003
A Walk Through Islamic Cairo
Quote: The walk from the Mosque of Sultan Hassan at the base of the Citadel to the bazaar of Khan el-Khalili is one of the best in Cairo. It is the best way to witness the daily life of Islamic Cairo as pictured in the novels of Egypt’s celebrated writer,... Read the full Islamic Cairo review

From journal Islamic Cairo: Go beyond the Pyramids

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Islamic Cairo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by olenka from , Ukraine
  • December 25, 2002
Islamic Cairo
Quote: The venture into the narrow streets of Islamic Cairo is like a trip into the past. The government didn’t bother to renovate this part of the city, and this is exactly why I loved it. It was just life itself. I was wandering around aimlessly. My... Read the full Islamic Cairo review

From journal Veiled face of Cairo

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Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Tulun

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • July 25, 2002
Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Tulun
Quote: Built from 876 to 879 AD, the Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Tulun was the third mosque built in Cairo and is recognized as the oldest "intact" Islamic mosque in Cairo (note: the Amr Ibn al-As Mosque was started in 642 AD and has a very eclectic design that... Read the full Islamic Cairo review

From journal Bill in Egypt - CAIRO

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Islamic Cairo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by wanderluster from Evansville, Indiana
  • March 1, 2002
Islamic Cairo
Quote: Our Islamic tour of Cairo included a lengthy visit to the Citadel and four mosques, accompanied by our official guide, Mohammed. We were careful to dress appropriately, covering our arms and legs out of respect. The exterior and interior features... Read the full Islamic Cairo review

From journal Honeymoon in Cairo