Wikala El-Ghouri, this feat of Islamic architecture is open to public during day time.  According to locals, this building used to be a caravansaray, a hotel for merchants.  Despite its popular...

This museum is in recognition of the great Poet-Laureate Ahmed Shawki, which houses a wide collection of more than 713 manuscripts and drafts, a collection of oil paintings, antique objects and photographs of the poet and his family.

Built in the 6th century AD, and extensively restored in the 12 century, this church known as the "Saint of the two Swords" is considered to be the only one in Cairo with its original foundation.

Built in 1754 during the Ottoman period, this main gate protected the original entrance to the Citadel.

Dating back to the 6th Dynasty (2323-2150 BC), this is the largeset tomb complex in Saqqara housing the remains of Mereruka (vizier to King Teti I), magnificent wall paintings, a stone ring for tethering sacrificial animals and a life-size statue of Mereruka walking forward from a false door.

Formerly serving as a royal palace until the end of the monarchy in 1952, this history museum features a large collection of weapons and medals including knives, guns, cannons and an exhibit of medals.

Closed for renovations through December 2008

This complex consists of four (of the original fifteen) pyramids from the 5th Dynasty: the pyramids of Neferefre, Neferirkare, Niuserre and Sahure.

Originally built in the first century AD, this church is considered by many Coptic Christians to be one of the oldest churches in Egypt.

This shop contains a vast collection of papyrus reproductions of famous paintings of ancient Egypt.

This combination bar, nightclub and restaurant is a favorite with locals and visitors alike.

This well-known shop specializes in fine jewelry and gemstones.

This Islamic mosque was built in 1356 by Emir Seif ad-Din Sarghatmish and features an open courtyard formed by four iwan surrounded by study rooms.

A relatively newcomer in Cairo, this popular bar is not very large and gets crowded quickly.

This gallery, dedicated to promoting contemporary Arab artists, is comprised of a three-story main building, exhibition halls, classrooms, a library and six studios.

Kasr (Palace) of Bishtak Located in Al-Muizz El-Din Allah Street (otherwise known as Bein El Qasreen "between the palaces". Directly opposite the Madrasa of Sultan Barquq. Built for the son in law of...