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Khan Al-Khalili vs Museum of Islamic Arts
Khan Al-Khalili and Museum of Islamic Arts are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Khan Al-Khalili is the choice of most writers compared to Museum of Islamic Arts. Khan Al-Khalili scores 93 with accolades from 5 reviews including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Khan Al-Khalili
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
al-Azhar Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"The Khan has been a marketplace since the end of the 14th century; commercial activity is its lifeblood."
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Frommer's
"Bustling doesn't begin to describe this souk, located in a dense network of twisting alleys."
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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."
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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!"
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Museum of Islamic Arts
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Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Shar'a Bur Bab El Khalk Square, Cairo, Egypt
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Concierge
"Reopened at the end of 2007 following a five-year, $15 million restoration, the museum houses one of the world's greatest collections of Islamic objects."
Frommer's
"If you don't have any experience with the history of Islamic art, it's going to be an eye-opener."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Inaugurated in 1903, this museum houses one of the world's most exceptional collections of Islamic art. "
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