Cairo, Egypt

Khan el-Khalili

Khan el-Khalili, Cairo

Founded in 1382 by the emir Jaharkas al-Khalili during the Mamluk era, this labyrinthine bazaar in Islamic Cairo brims with gold, copper, spices and lanterns. The historic El Fishawy café has poured coffee here since 1773.

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Location

Coordinates: 30.0475, 31.26222

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