Old Cairo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Hanging Church
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at The Hanging Church. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Coptic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Coptic Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Manial Palace
You can study the exhibits at Manial Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cairo. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Ben Ezra Synagogue. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Manasterly Palace
Enjoy a performance at Manasterly Palace, a popular theatre in Cairo. 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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
As-Sayidah Zaynab
If you're spending some time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, Mosque of Syeda Zainab and Townhouse Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Qasr an-Nil
While visiting Qasr an-Nil, you might make a stop by sights like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum.
Abdin
While visiting Abdin, you might make a stop by sights like Abdeen Palace and Sixth of October Bridge.
Al Duqqi
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Al Duqqi. You might want to make time for a stop at Orman Botanical Gardens or Agricultural Museum.
Downtown Cairo
The interesting museums and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cairo. A stop by Talaat Harb Street or Sixth of October Bridge might round out your trip.