You'll need to devote a whole day to the Salah El-Din Citadel, which is quite possibly the most popular non-pyramid attraction in Cairo. This massive fortress located in Islamic Cairo was ...

Cairo, a city where history and spirituality intertwine, is home to some of the most significant religious sites in the world ...

In the busy heart of Cairo, the Salah EL Din Citadel blends history and picturesque city views. Sitting high on Mokattam Hill, the Citadel of Saladin offers views of the whole city and the Nile River.

Layers unravel, silhouettes shift, and textures clash, yet somehow, everything comes together in harmony in this collection.

This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways and ancient churches that are several centuries older than the ornate mosques of Islamic Cairo.

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