The gates of Cairo identified as Bab Al-Nasr, Bab Al-Futuh, and Bab Zuweila are the greatest models of military construction obvious in huge cities till now, they are not the only gates that have persisted in the city of Cairo to that moment. Discover more about the historical Bab Zuweila with Cairo Top Tours!
Bab Zwayla was the city’s main southern gate during the Fatimid period and one of the oldest gates and things to do in Cairo. It was built in 1090. In the Mamluke city the Fatimid walls pushed up against Salah al Din’s extensions, Bab Zwayla became a central point.
Bab Zwayla was built in the 11th century, inside the gate while up on the roof you get panoramic vistas that stretch out to the citadel.
The gate is one of the few remaining gates of old Cairo, with two minarets on top of it, Bab Zwayla is considered the most beautiful of the 3 gates of Islamic Cairo and the finest, Climbing up the stairs of the minarets will give you a different glimpse of Islamic Cairo with its captivating architecture.
You can visit Bab Zwayla and many other gates of Cairo, the capital of Egypt and walls of the city during Cairo Day Tours through the Islamic Cairo trips, Cairo Walking tours, or the fantastic Cairo shopping tours when you have plans for any tours to Egypt.
- Cairo and the Nile by Air 8 Days 7 Nights - Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh - Tour to Giza pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili
コメント