Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Cairo Markets
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Khan al-Khalili is another one of the old neighborhoods of Cairo and has a significant tourist appeal to the visitors of Cairo and even Egypt as a whole. The area is filled with many local markets, eateries and even restaurants; a high number of tourists frequent this area as the residents are used to them. Many Egyptian authors andies were inspired by the Khan al-Khalili neighborhood, perhaps most notably the author Naguib Mahfouz, who set a novel in this neighborhood calling it ‘Kahn al-Khalili’ which would later be turned into a movie acted by Emad Hamdy among other actors.
Khan al-Khalili is known for its bustle, unlike other historical sites in Egypt that are known for their tranquility. Thus, this medieval market is worth a visit to feel the bustling atmosphere of Cairo. Khan al-Khalili market, which was initially built on the site of a medieval mausoleum, was thus considered a commercial center for local and international traders since the 14th century.
Khan El-Khalili is considered one of the well-known destinations for everyone because it is characterized by the Al-Hussein Mosque, which is an extension of internal branching streets characterized by gift shops, antiques, copper crafts and Egyptian perfume, and there are also cafes such as Naguib Mahfouz Cafe and Al-Fishawi Coffee, and there is also a shop called Fatatari for those who love to try Meshaltet pies, frankly, a terrible and delicious taste, correct, a popular place, but you feel that you are in Cairo and you are there, is an important destination for every tourist to buy gifts from brass or precious stones or traditional clothing.
The vast Khan al-Khalili market, bazaar and souk in the center of Old Cairo is thus a mix of the old and the contemporary, from centuries-old magnificent Islamic architecture to low-cost Ramadan lanterns with Mohamed Salah's face on them.
Although the market is no longer strictly divided into dedicated selling areas, the areas of gold dealers, copper makers, and spice sellers remain distinct as you stroll through the bazaars of Khan al-Khalili, so you can catch a glimpse of the variety of things on offer. The soft touches of hand-woven carpets will leave you mesmerized as well.
Any fresh spices may be purchased at this spice market. There are countless essential oil blends available at the perfume market. Gold dealers and antique shops with an attractive collection are located further down in the Khan El Khalili Souk. magnificent jewelry made of gold and silver, as well as toys and handicrafts from Egypt.
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