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Khan Al-Khalili vs Synagogue Ben Ezra

Both Khan Al-Khalili and Ben Ezra Synagogue are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Khan Al-Khalili is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ben Ezra Synagogue. Khan Al-Khalili scores 89 with approval from 4 publications including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Khan Al-Khalili
Khan Al-Khalili
9 / 10
al-Azhar Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Khan has been a marketplace since the end of the 14th century; commercial activity is its lifeblood." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Bustling doesn't begin to describe this souk, located in a dense network of twisting alleys." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Take the time to stroll about Egypt's biggest souk, which spreads out at the heart of Islamic Cairo, between Muizz li-Din Allah Street and Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A beautiful teahouse at Khan El Khalili, the impressive souk in Cairo which dates to the 1300's. Could have spent a week in the bazaar!" Full review
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Synagogue Ben Ezra
7 / 10
Coptic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's Fodor's
"According to the local Jewish community, now numbering about 50 families, this was the site of the temple built by the prophet Jeremiah." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The oldest synagogue in Egypt... Ben Ezra is in great condition today and definitely warrants a visit." Full review