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The church dates back to the 19th century AD, when parts of it were destroyed as a result of the explosion of a gunpowder-laden boat that was passing near the church. Historians also mention that this church was destroyed several times, and[...]

The Muhammad Ali Mosque, or Alabaster Mosque, is located in the Citadel of Cairo and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.    As the largest Ottoman mosque from the early 19th century, it features twin minarets[...]

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the oldest archaeological museum in the MENA region and a must-see during any visit to Cairo. The iconic building, designed in 1895 by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, is a historic landmark in downtown[...]

The Museum of Islamic Art is the largest museum of its kind in the world. Its neo-Mamluk style building houses a magnificent collection of Islamic artifacts from across the globe, with one-of-a-kind pieces from India, China, Iran, Egypt,[...]

Is home to around 16,000 artworks—the world’s largest collection of Coptic artifacts—including manuscripts, icons, carved woodwork, and religious-themed frescoes from ancient churches and monasteries.