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 Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun and Sabil Qitas. There's plenty more to see, including Khan el-Khalili and Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein.
How to get to Islamic Cairo
Islamic Cairo is located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from the heart of Cairo.
Flying to:
- Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Islamic Cairo
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Islamic Cairo
Things to see and do in and around Islamic Cairo
What to see in Islamic Cairo
- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Azhar University
- Al-Azhar Park
- Midan Hussein Mosque
Things to do in Islamic Cairo
- Khan el-Khalili
- Heleal Stones
- Egyptian Textile Museum
- Carpet & Clothes Market
- Tentmakers Market
Other popular Islamic Cairo attractions
- Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
- Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun
- Sabil Qitas
- Al-Hakim Mosque
- Sharia al-Muski
