Fatimids, Mamluks, Ottomans: The history of various dynasties has been inscribed in Cairo - the "city of a thousand minarets".

Culinary Cairo: The pulse of the Nile

Anna-Theresa Bachmann, 17.12.2025

Cairo thrives on its contradictions: ancient monuments meet urban dynamism, bustling bazaars meet modern museums. Between cultural treasures and lively streets, a multifaceted picture is revealed - and a cuisine that is just as diverse as the city itself.

Cairo seduces with contrasts: between ancient grandeur and urban hustle and bustle, Ramses II, street food and views of the Nile lead deep into the heart of the metropolis.