In 1979, UNESCO designated Old Cairo, as part of wider Historic Cairo, as a World Heritage Site, calling it "one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains" and "the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its …

Old Cairo is charming yet chaotic. The narrow golden-stone streets of the World Heritage Site have been captivating visitors for centuries. One of the oldest Islamic cities in the world, it's home to magnificent mosques, madrassas, hammams and fountains.

The original seed of what has become the modern city now sits on the southern edges of the city, known as Old Cairo. Over two thousand years ago this was the beginning of an ancient canal between the Nile River and the Red Sea and it was at this strategic location that the first settlements in the area grew up.

Sights in Old Cairo beckon travelers worldwide to embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Egypt’s rich history and heritage. Even though the waters of the Nile have retreated, Old Cairo continues to be home to significant historical structures.

Step into the heart of Egypt’s past in Old Cairo. Here, the sounds of old civilizations echo through the streets. This place is a mix of Coptic Christian, Islamic, and ancient wonders. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site by the Nile River. But what secrets does it hold?

Old Cairo or Old Cairo extends south of the modern part of the city and is undoubtedly the most charming neighborhood of the Egyptian capital. It is no coincidence that UNESCO included it in its list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.

May 21, 2024 · In 1979, UNESCO declared “Historic Cairo” a World Cultural Heritage site. It is “one of the oldest Islamic cities in the world, with its famous mosques and madrasas, baths and fountains” and “the new centre of the Islamic world that …

Old Cairo (Arabic, Masr al-Qadima) is the extensive district of southern Cairo from the southern boundary of Garden City down to the precinct commonly known as Coptic Cairo. Old Cairo is the home of Cairo's Coptic Christian community.

Located in south Cairo on the Nile’s east bank, Old Cairo, also known as Misr Al-Qadima, dates to the sixth century BC and occupies the sites of several early Egyptian capitals, including Fustat. Merging into Islamic Cairo to the east, its heart is Coptic Cairo—home to a crumbled Roman fortress and numerous early medieval Coptic churches.