It was built in the 16th century in the medieval quarter of Veronetta.

Once the medieval Jewish quarter, today it is filled with cafes.

Without knowing how, I found myself in the smart medieval quarter again.

El Call, the medieval Jewish quarter, is located within this area too.

No one would describe Cairo's medieval quarter in such glowing terms today.

Walk the river bank, see the medieval quarter - notably, the 12th-century Abbey.

Remnants of these verandas are still visible in the medieval quarter.

Outside the medieval quarters, there's lots to see.

Its medieval quarter is in the highest part of the city.

But to the first-time visitor I would say first of all: plunge into the medieval quarter.