With its intertwining passageways hidden amidst towering old buildings, its streets buzzing with bickering and laughter and its electric energy that will always manage to keep anyone on their feet, Downtown Cairo is both one of the most interesting and adventurous areas of Egypt’s capital. Having been the central backdrop of various historic events, as well as witnessing how the country has evolved throughout the years, Downtown Cairo holds layers of rich history. Much like a time capsule, this area of Cairo has managed to keep various iconic spots intact, and places that have hosted various iconic moments and figures throughout Egypt’s recent history. In fact, even as one merely walks the streets of Downtown Cairo, they will be greeted by the Neo-renaissance architectural style of its surrounding late 19th and early 20th century buildings, as well as the remnants of eras come and gone, which can be seen in the withering storefronts and signs, where old clashes with new. That said, there are a few famous Downtown bars and cafes that are truly iconic to Egypt’s history and have managed to stand the test of time, as they still…
