The Citadel…The construction of the Citadel of Saladin was started by King Saladin in 1170 A.D, and completed by his brother, King El-Addel.
Muhammad Ali Mosque
Old Cairo…
Al Muallaqa (The Hanging Church)…The Hanging Church is considered the oldest church in the area of Al-Fustat (Old Cairo). It is known as Al-Muallaka (the hanging) because it was built on the ruins of two old towers that remained from an old fortress called the Fortress of Babylon. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana. It has played a pivotal role in the history of the Coptic Christian Church.
St Sargius Church…The church is considered as one of the sites visited by the Holy Family during their escape from King Herod to the land of Egypt.….the oldest Christian Church in Egypt
Ben Ezra Synagogue.. oldest Egyptian synagogue…. It is believed that the site of the Synagogue was where the box of Baby Moses was found and that he grew up in the temple
Egyptian Museum.overwhelming…. especially the King Tut exhibit -- we saw Tuts’ guts bucket…
Khan el Khalili Bazaar….
We got back to the hotel and had beers and and tried the local custom- the Shi-sha (water pipe) ..
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