Don't be left behind, a visit to Cairo is incomplete without a memorable tour of the iconic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This is Cairo's most famed market, which is popular for its crowded, noisy, and colorful atmosphere. This exotic Bazaar offers a variety of items, herbs, and the most elegant Egyptian jewelry.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar dates back to the 14th century, a long time ago! It all started when Amir Karkas el-Khalili built the famous trade complex near the Za'afran tomb, which is the traditional burial place of the Fatimid rulers in Egypt. The trade complex was part of a reconstruction project led by Sultan Barquq of 1382 - 1399 to help recover from the ruins brought by the Black Death of the 13th and 14th centuries.
Even though the Khan El Khalili Bazaar is now re-imagined into modern architectural styles, the antique architectural build is still evident in some parts of the Bazaar, which exemplifies the Mamluk era characterized by arched portals and vaulted ceilings.
The Khan El Khalili Bazaar has a mixture of Islamic and Mamluk architectural designs. The Khan El Khalili is located on the northeastern edge of Egypt in the center of Cairo. It spans about 5,000 sq. km. of land on the sandy plains of the Red Sea Governorate in Cairo.
Being a historic trade center in Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar is famous for unique and antique items from Egyptian perfumes and spices to jewelry and gift items of a sort. Little wonder this bazaar is one of the brightest and most colorful places in Cairo.
In the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a wide variety of items are available for sale, from Egyptian-crafted items to foreign products. You just need to select your piece(s) from beautiful varieties.
The bazaar also houses locally crafted ceramic products, particularly plates. These ceramic players have beautiful designs and geometric builds. You can also get tea sets, and flower vases, all in ceramic builds.
You could also get an Egyptian -crafted leather sandal, shoe, bag, belt, jacket, or clothing even. Just to feel immersed in Egyptian culture, you could get these at not too expensive rates.
The best time to visit this exotic bazaar is in April. At this time, you can be sure to come across the richest of cultural pieces as this is the time of the Sufi Celebration. During the Sufi celebration, numerous traders and craftsmen come to showcase their antique and culture-rich products; you get to pick from the best on show. There is also a famous carnival on Muizz street in April. It was more colorful during this period.
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