Rising above the Citadel in Islamic Cairo, the Mohamed Ali Mosque remains the most recognizable of Cairo's mosques, with domes and minarets that have dominated the skyline since the mid-19th century.
A tour of Islamic Cairo isn't complete without a visit to the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, one of the largest and architecturally impressive mosques in the country. The 14th century mosque, ...
How to spend the perfect weekend in Cairo, Egypt - Egypt’s vibrant capital is charming and chaotic in equal measure, says Radhika Aligh ...
Less than 24 hours had passed since I arrived in Egypt, and I was already in complete awe of the historical scale of this incredible land. If you haven’t already, read about the first part of my ...
The holy month brings a unique charm to Egypt, with historic mosques illuminated by thousands of lanterns, streets bustling ...
IN THE EARLY days of Islam, mosques were modest affairs. The first ones had neither domes nor minarets. The Prophet Muhammad used his courtyard as a prayer hall. But Arab autocrats now see things ...