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Greetings from downtown Cairo, where unpretentious cafés are part of centuries-old charm

Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it's known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.

Greetings from downtown Cairo, where unpretentious cafés are part of centuries-old charm
Image: NPR World

Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it's known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.

Originally published at NPR World

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