Showing posts with label Where to stay in Cairo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Where to stay in Cairo. Show all posts

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Fast Falafel in Old Cairo

A world away from the tourist-thronged pyramids and the commotion of central Cairo lies the quarter known as “Medieval Cairo.” This small area has 850 listed monuments, making it one of the most heritage-rich enclaves on Earth. Evocative, atmospheric, and little changed, the fascinating quarter is also believed to be the home of Egypt’s version of fast food: the falafel.