We took the Cairo Metro a couple of stops and then walked 20 minutes to the “old Islamic” neighborhood of the city. This was the historical center of town until the Aswan dams prevented flooding into lower Cairo and facilitated the building of a newer, European style 19th century down town.
The area encompasses beautiful mosques, mausoleums and madrassas, dating back more than 700 years, and very lively modern bazaars. Active restoration and beautification efforts are being made to preserve the area and maintain its attractiveness for tourism. The surrounding area remains one of the poorer and over populated neighborhoods.
Interior of a mausoleum
Door of one of the gates to the walled city.
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