Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
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Cairo's main street which recently became pedestrian only is filled with historic sites.
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TJim60
4,158 contributions
Oct 2022
The street is named for the first Fatimid Khalifa of Egypt – Muizz l’Din Allah (Strengthener of the Religion of God). The Fatimids—a North African Ismaili Shiah Dynasty--conquered Egypt in 969 AD and developed Cairo as their capital.
This street ran through the then center of Cairo and later was a major thoroughfare through recent times. The area around the street features in Naguib Mahfouz’s “Cairo Trilogy” set of novels.
Caroline Williams’ “Islamic Monuments in Cairo: A Practical Guide” is quite useful in providing details on the buildings in this street as well as other Islamic sites in Cairo. It includes detailed maps.
If you can read Arabic, Abbas Al Tarabili’s ( عباس الطرابيلى ) book “ شوارع لها تاريخ " has a lot of interesting information on this street as well as others in Cairo. He traces the development of Cairo neighborhood by neighborhood over the years.
Because the street remained central to Cairo over the centuries, there are not only Fatimid buildings, but also those of successor regimes. So a good mix of architectural styles.
Mosques, madrassas (schools), bemaristans (hospitals), sabils (public water dispensaries), hamams (baths).
You can buy a combination entrance ticket valid for entry to 10 sites for LE 100 at the .Qawalun Complex.
The street is also near other important sites, e.g. Azhar Mosque. A short walk to Bab al Zuweila, Suk al Khaymiyya,
If you walk to the end of the street Bab Al Futuh, you will notice a small green dome near the gate. The Tomb of Hassan Thawq. A southern Egyptian charged with resolving differences between the young men at the Bab Al Futuh.
Disappointed with his failure to achieve peace, he packed up his belongings and prepared to return home. He dropped dead just before the gate and is buried in a small tomb on the right as you exit.
It is said that if two or more people in Cairo are fighting, the statement “Hassan Thawq has not left Cairo” will calm things down. But only if said in Arabic.
Over the centuries Egyptian armies exited to campaigns via the Bab al Futuh and returned through the Bab al Nasr (Gate of Victory) on the right as you exit Futuh.
There are portions of the Fatimid and Ayubid walls on the main street outside Futuh.
Well worth a visit.
This street ran through the then center of Cairo and later was a major thoroughfare through recent times. The area around the street features in Naguib Mahfouz’s “Cairo Trilogy” set of novels.
Caroline Williams’ “Islamic Monuments in Cairo: A Practical Guide” is quite useful in providing details on the buildings in this street as well as other Islamic sites in Cairo. It includes detailed maps.
If you can read Arabic, Abbas Al Tarabili’s ( عباس الطرابيلى ) book “ شوارع لها تاريخ " has a lot of interesting information on this street as well as others in Cairo. He traces the development of Cairo neighborhood by neighborhood over the years.
Because the street remained central to Cairo over the centuries, there are not only Fatimid buildings, but also those of successor regimes. So a good mix of architectural styles.
Mosques, madrassas (schools), bemaristans (hospitals), sabils (public water dispensaries), hamams (baths).
You can buy a combination entrance ticket valid for entry to 10 sites for LE 100 at the .Qawalun Complex.
The street is also near other important sites, e.g. Azhar Mosque. A short walk to Bab al Zuweila, Suk al Khaymiyya,
If you walk to the end of the street Bab Al Futuh, you will notice a small green dome near the gate. The Tomb of Hassan Thawq. A southern Egyptian charged with resolving differences between the young men at the Bab Al Futuh.
Disappointed with his failure to achieve peace, he packed up his belongings and prepared to return home. He dropped dead just before the gate and is buried in a small tomb on the right as you exit.
It is said that if two or more people in Cairo are fighting, the statement “Hassan Thawq has not left Cairo” will calm things down. But only if said in Arabic.
Over the centuries Egyptian armies exited to campaigns via the Bab al Futuh and returned through the Bab al Nasr (Gate of Victory) on the right as you exit Futuh.
There are portions of the Fatimid and Ayubid walls on the main street outside Futuh.
Well worth a visit.
Written October 30, 2022
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albertoobsas
Buenos Aires, Argentina3,872 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This street is the heart of the Islamic neighborhood; It is born in one of the doors of the old fortress; It has about a kilometer full of mosques, palaces, shops, typical homes, a mix between an open-air museum and a market at times; There you can see buildings from the Islamic era, of great architectural value. You have to walk through it calmly, trying to appreciate the construction details, the porches of mosques and palaces, the particular wooden coverings of the balconies of the houses.
It is worth visiting both day and night, in the latter case for the lighting of several of its buildings, and the nightlife in the area.
Maybe the best thing is to go around 3:00 p.m., walk around, then go to the nearby Khan el Khalili market, maybe stop for a drink at a cafe, and return after 7:00 p.m., to see it at night. This minimizes trips.
It is worth visiting both day and night, in the latter case for the lighting of several of its buildings, and the nightlife in the area.
Maybe the best thing is to go around 3:00 p.m., walk around, then go to the nearby Khan el Khalili market, maybe stop for a drink at a cafe, and return after 7:00 p.m., to see it at night. This minimizes trips.
Written March 19, 2024
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD11,270 contributions
Mar 2022
We took an Uber($3) for 4.2 km east to the entrance of this historic part of Old Cairo. Once getting over the limited access highway, we took a 1.2 km walk to see a 13th C mausoleum, the 13th C Qualawun Complex and up to the 14th C Beshtak Palace, then retraced to the classic El Fishawi Cafe and a view of the 10th C Al-Azhar Mosque. From here, we easily accessed a taxi back toward Tahrir Square.
Written March 29, 2022
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Dave_Polpetta
Brussels, Belgium116 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The place is beautiful but the guards ruin the experience. At two of the buildings the guards do the scam where they block part of the building (which we bought a ticket to see) and then go through the charade of opening it for us, in hopes of getting a tip. They also aggressively push their guiding services. This annoying behavior of the guards has to stop.
Written April 1, 2023
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Timothy H
8 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Make sure you explore this area. There is one ticket that covers 10 sites, mosques/museums/mausoleums etc. Beautiful architecture. Amazingly well preserved. You can imagine yourself back here nearly a 1000 years. Cairo is so much more than the pyramids. Plus the street is pedestrian so you dont have to worry about being run over for a nice change.
Written December 26, 2023
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SOQ2010
Massachusetts3,841 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
Right next to Alazhar mosque and khan el khalili souq one comes across this unique full of Islamic medieval buildings street.There is a small fee to enter the monuments. Best part is souveniour shopping arround it.
Written October 8, 2020
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tuende_pamoja
Muscat, Oman22 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Best seen at night, in my opinion, when kids walk by eating clouds of sticky cotton candy, when young men pose for photos in the purple and gold lights of the old buildings, when couples stroll together in the cool evening air, and old men play backgammon and smoke shisha in plastic chairs in front of tiny shops. The historical buildings are a living part of the city. The tourists are the minority after dark, and everything feels so alive.
Written January 21, 2023
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey17,213 contributions
Dec 2021
Very interesting area of the city of Cairo can by explored as a part of Islamic Cairo tour. Various examples of Islamic architecture. Mosques and prominent houses. Many small fascinating stores. The sights, the smells, the impressions are quintessentially Egyptian here
Written January 12, 2022
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limegreenchalk
Macon, GA302 contributions
Jan 2020
I think I might have gotten there a little too early (before 10), as many things were not open or were just opening, but this was still a cool, fairly calm area to walk around. If you want to go into any of the monument, you need the al-Muizz St ticket, which you can get at the Qalawun complex (and maybe other places?). I especially loved seeing the Qalawun complex and the medieval hamam! From here you can easily visit Khan el-Khalili
Written January 11, 2020
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Ashraf Ezzat
Alexandria, Egypt4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
If you’re visiting Egypt for the first time know that Cairo is certainly not all about the Pyramids and the Sphinx. The Pyramids of Giza are the last standing monument of the seven miracles of the ancient world. But Medieval Cairo will surprise you with equally mesmerizing archeological sites. Muizz Street is by far the most amazing place to visit the Islamic archeological sites that go back to when Cairo was first established as the capital of Egypt.
Captivating mosques, Madrassah (religious schools), and Sabils ( public supply for drinkable water) … the architecture is simply diverse and picturesque … the colors are still vibrant and the vibe is mystical. People are friendly, Khan Al Khalili is so near and a lot of good restaurants are situated around the street.
Captivating mosques, Madrassah (religious schools), and Sabils ( public supply for drinkable water) … the architecture is simply diverse and picturesque … the colors are still vibrant and the vibe is mystical. People are friendly, Khan Al Khalili is so near and a lot of good restaurants are situated around the street.
Written December 19, 2023
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Hi Mathias
Can you let me know what the price of your ticket was and what other sites in this area does it cover? Thank you
Written May 14, 2019
There is no ticket , just go there and start walking , its an open street with street shopping , it covers ELHussein Area too , old Cairo
Written May 15, 2019
Boa tarde! por favor, gostaria de saber como funcionara para obter o bilhete all-in no complexo de Qalawun e onde fica. Obrigada
Written May 5, 2019
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