AL-MOEZ AL-Din Old Cairo
Al-Moez Street is one of the oldest and most distinguished streets in Cairo. This street extends from Bab al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south, extending over a distance of more than 1.5 kilometers.
Old Cairo, located south of the modern area of the city, is the most attractive district of the Egyptian capital. It is so amazing that UNESCO selected it as a World Heritage in 1979.
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Al-Muizz Street was established in the tenth century by the Fatimid caliph Al-Muizz Li Din Allah. Al-Muizz Street includes a large number of historical monuments and mosques, including Al-Hakim Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, Beit Al-Suhaimi Palace, Ibn Qalawun School, etc.......
Al-Moez Street is an important tourist destination and attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is also a popular shopping area, as there are many markets and gift shops that sell jewelry, crafts and many products typical of Egyptian culture.
Old Cairo still retains its own charm and beautiful narrow streets, as if time had not passed. Visiting Old Cairo will be a journey into the past, a modern adventure full of life that you will enjoy in a calm and relaxed manner, without rushing and in a relaxed and comfortable stroll, with all the senses ready to capture every detail of this unique place in the world.
In Old Cairo, there are the most important mosques, temples and Islamic monuments. Its foundation dates back to the year 969, when the royal fortress of the Fatimid caliphs was built and the new city named Cairo was determined to be the capital of Egypt, after the previous capital, Fustat. In a record time, the old new capital became an important center for spreading and teaching the Islamic religion, and its population increased greatly in a short time.
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