Khan el-Khalili, Market district in Islamic Cairo, Egypt
The Khan el-Khalili market extends through multiple streets with metal craftsmen, textile sellers, spice merchants, and perfume vendors displaying their merchandise.
Built in 1382 as a caravanserai by Emir Djaharks el-Khalili, the market transformed into a major commercial center during the Mamluk period.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafting methods, producing copper items, glass ornaments, and silver jewelry in their small workshops within the market.
The bazaar opens every day from 9:30 AM until midnight, with most shops accepting cash payments in Egyptian pounds or US dollars.
The El-Fishawi coffeehouse, operating continuously for over 250 years, serves traditional mint tea and Turkish coffee among copper tables and mirrors.
Location: القاهرة
Address: El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate 4331302, Egypt 4331302
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-00:00
GPS coordinates: 30.04777,31.26099
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:36
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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