Sights & landmarks
Bab Zuweila
Bab Zuweila is a gate in Cairo’s Old City whose inception dates to 1092. This eleventh-century gateway offers visitors a tangible architectural remnant of the historic city and its former system of controlled entrances.
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What is Bab Zuweila?
Bab Zuweila is a gate in Cairo’s Old City whose inception dates to 1092. This eleventh-century gateway offers visitors a tangible architectural remnant of the historic city and its former system of controlled entrances.
Build this into your Cairo day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.