Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Rising above the center city stands the Cairo Citadel. Within its walls are not only the historical fortifications and living spaces of Cairo's early rulers but several mosques, the National Military Museum and the Police Museum.
One of Cairo's oldest markets, the Khan el-Khalili, is not far north of the Cairo Citadel. Once known as the Turkish Market, it helped to establish Cairo's reputation as a city of trade. Today it is a popular tourist destination offering gold, silver, brass, jewelry, rugs, blown glass and reproductions of ancient artifacts.
Cairo is known as The City of a Thousand Minarets, and a visit should include the architecture and history of Islam in the city. One of the best locations for that is Old Cairo. Almost on the Nile River's banks to the south and west of the city center, it features the Mosque of Amr Ibn el-Aas, the Greek Church of St. George and the Coptic Museum.
Famed as the final resting place of Tutankhamen's burial treasure, the Egyptian Museum of Cairo is a must-see for anyone interested in ancient Egypt's history and wealth. With 107 halls of artifacts, the museum requires at least one full day to see.