Genizah, Cairo

Name: Genizah
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#219 among attractions in Cairo

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A genizah is a storage area in a Jewish synagogue or cemetery designated for the temporary storage of worn-out Hebrew-language books and papers on religious topics prior to proper cemetery burial. ()

Local name: جنيزا Coordinates: 30°0'21"N, 31°13'52"E

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مصر القديمة (القاهرة القديمة)Cairo Egypt

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Genizah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Babylon Fortress, Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, Mosque of Amr ibn al-As.

~430 ftW
Forts and castles, Ancient Roman architecture
Babylon Fortress, Cairo
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, the Babylon Fortress is a historical bastion of the past, standing as a testament to the city’s ancient heritage. This fortress, whose origins trace back to the 6th century BC, is believed to have been built by the Persians as a...
~220 ftW
Museum of ancient Egyptian Christian art
Coptic Museum, Cairo
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old Cairo, the Coptic Museum stands as a testament to Egypt's rich Christian heritage, offering a profound glimpse into the history of Coptic civilization. The museum, which houses the largest collection of Coptic Christian artifacts in the...
~310 ftSW
Coptic place of worship with icons
Hanging Church, Cairo
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old Cairo, the Hanging Church, also known as Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is a historical and architectural marvel that continues to draw visitors from around the globe. This iconic church, dating back to the 3rd century, is famed...
~1700 ftN
Historic mosque with a large courtyard
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Cairo
9 min walk • The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As is a monumental piece of Islamic history nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Established in 642 AD, it holds the distinction of being the first mosque built on the African continent. Named after the Muslim commander Amr ibn al-As, this...
~220 ftNW
Church, Historical place
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Cairo
2 min walk • Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century.
~120 ftSW
Ornate temple with historic significance
Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo
1 min walk • The Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found.
1.1 miSW
29°59'51"N • 31°12'54"E
The Pharaonic Village, Cairo
29 min walk • Museum, Historical place
0.4 miW
Palace
Manasterly Palace, Cairo
11 min walk • The Manasterly Palace is an Ottoman Baroque palace and grounds in the south western corner on the southern end of Rawda Island on the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. It stands next to the nilometer that dates back to 861 CE.
0.4 miW
Museum
Umm Kulthum Museum, Cairo
10 min walk • Om Kalthoum Museum is a biographical museum in Giza, near Cairo, Egypt. The Om Kalthoum Museum is dedicated to Umm Kulthum, or Om Kalthoum, the famous Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actress.
1.1 miN
Aqueduct
Cairo Citadel Aqueduct, Cairo
29 min walk • The Cairo Citadel Aqueduct or Mamluk Aqueduct is a medieval aqueduct system in Cairo, Egypt. It was first conceived and built during the Ayyubid period but was later reworked by several Mamluk sultans to expand the provision of water to the Citadel of Cairo.
0.7 miS
Museum, Science museum
Egyptian Geological Museum, Cairo
18 min walk • The Egyptian Geological Museum is a museum in Cairo, Egypt. The museum was established in 1904 as part of the Egyptian Geological Survey, which had been started in 1896 under the direction of the Khedive Ismail. The museum was the first of its kind in the Middle East and the African continent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Genizah?

Nearby attractions include Cairo Geniza, Cairo (1 min walk), Church of St. George, Cairo (1 min walk), Saint Barbara Church in Coptic Cairo, Cairo (1 min walk), Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo (1 min walk).

How to get to Genizah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Genizah:

Metro

Mar Girgis • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Al-Zahraa • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Bus

Amr Ibn Al-Aas (7 min walk)
Athar an Nabi (31 min walk)