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Khan el-Khalili
You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Al-Azhar University
Explore the campus of Al-Azhar University during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Al-Azhar Mosque
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a visit to Al-Azhar Mosque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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Other neighbourhoods around Islamic Cairo

Downtown Cairo
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Cairo. Top attractions like Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.

Abdin
While you're in Abdin, take in top sights like Abdeen Palace or El-Ghuri Wakala, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.

Qasr an-Nil
If you're spending time in Qasr an-Nil, check out sights like Tahrir Square or Egyptian Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
While you're in As-Sayidah Zaynab, take in top sights like Mosque of Syeda Zainab or Townhouse Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.

Garden City
Some popular features of Garden City include its restaurants and museums. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
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- Khan el-Khalili
- Al-Azhar University
- Al-Azhar Mosque
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- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
- Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
- Sharia al-Muski
- Qalawun Complex
- Heleal Stones
- Wikala of Al-Ghouri
- Al-Hakim Mosque
- Gray Mosque
- Carpet & Clothes Market
- Khanqah & Mausoleum of Sultan Beybars al-Gashankir
- Mosque of Al-Hakim
- Beit el-Suhaymi
- Mosque of al-Aqmar
- Palace of Bashtak
- Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri
- Sabil of Muhammed Ali Pasha
- Mosque of Qijmas al-Ishaqi
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