One of the most popular major landmarks of the Old Cairo the Zuwayla Gate or Bab al Zuwayla. The gate lead us to the old royal nostalcic city of the historic Fatimid dynasty through Al Motaz Ldin Allah street. It was also known as Bawwabat Al Mitwalli during the Ottoman period. It was built by
The gate or Bab is the southern entrance of the second wall of the old city and it was built in 1092 by Badr Al Jamali. Despite almost 1000 years of existence, the gate is still strong but no more serving its purpose as a watch tower to scout enemies, and also as the symbol of power to the then ruler. Now, it is one of the popular tourist spots and one have to pay around 5 EGP to climb the 'twin towers'.
One of the most popular major landmarks of the Old Cairo the Zuwayla Gate or Bab al Zuwayla. The gate lead us to the old royal nostalcic city of the historic Fatimid dynasty through Al Motaz Ldin Allah street. It was also known as Bawwabat Al Mitwalli during the Ottoman period. It was built by
The gate or Bab is the southern entrance of the second wall of the old city and it was built in 1092 by Badr Al Jamali. Despite almost 1000 years of existence, the gate is still strong but no more serving its purpose as a watch tower to scout enemies, and also as the symbol of power to the then ruler. Now, it is one of the popular tourist spots and one have to pay around 5 EGP to climb the 'twin towers'.
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