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.

It is one of the oldest mosques in a traditional part of Cairo which has recently been restored. Visitors are allowed to the top of the minaret but you will have to climb the narrow steps.

Wandering through Old Cairo’s narrow streets, where whirling men, sweet treats, and devotion paint Mawlid Al-Sayeda Zaynab.

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

Visitors can explore the hundreds of mosques, tombs ... place to buy souvenirs and bargain with sellers. Coptic Cairo is the city’s oldest part, home to many important Christian landmarks.