Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo
If not adequately covered, you'll be provided with this green robe before entering the Mosque. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Its grand opening was attended by Khedive Abbas Helmy, the soverign of Egypt, Winston Churchill and a host of Dukes, Lords and other dignitaries. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Ornate ceilings and lights of the Mosque. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]
Ornate ceilings and lights of the Mosque. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
We tried a spread of food there, some better than others. We pondered on the wine, given the heat. Inspite of buying the best drop, the verdict was that beer was a better option. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
What else but a Pyramid-shaped dessert! [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Getting stuck into our desserts. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
The 1902 Restaurant was opened to celebrate the opening of the first Aswan Dam. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The Citadel - Cairo
The Muslims conquered Egypt in 641AD. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

The Citadel - Cairo
Following this they built their city on what is now the southern border of Cairo [The Citadel - Cairo]

The Citadel - Cairo
Successive dynasties built their capital further to the north-east [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

The Citadel - Cairo
When Commander Salah ad-Din came into power, he built the impressive Citadel in 1176. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo
Since that time the capital's location was settled. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo
It's main tourist area is the Southern Enclosure in which stands the Mosque of Mohammed Ali. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo
Mohammed Ali came into power in 1805 and was regarded as founder of modern Egypt. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]

The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo
The Citadel (Al-Qalaa) was home to Egypt's rulers for almost 700 years. [The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque - Cairo]