Egyptian National Library and Archives, Cairo

Name: Egyptian National Library and Archives
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#180 among attractions in Cairo

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Egyptian National Library and Archives, Cairo

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The Egyptian National Library and Archives is located in Nile Corniche, Cairo and is the largest library in Egypt, followed by Al-Azhar University and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The Egyptian National Library and Archives are a non-profit government organization. ()

Local name: دار الكتب والوثائق القومية Established: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 30°3'59"N, 31°13'40"E

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بولاق (bwlaq)Cairo Egypt

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Egyptian National Library and Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khedivial Opera House, 6th October Bridge, St. Mary Massarra, El-Sawy Cultural Wheel.

1.6 miSE
Music venue
Khedivial Opera House, Cairo
42 min walk • The Khedivial Opera House, once a beacon of cultural sophistication in Cairo, Egypt, stood as a testament to the city's rich artistic heritage. Though the original structure no longer exists, having been destroyed by a fire in 1971, its legacy continues to resonate...
1.2 miS
Bridge
6th October Bridge, Cairo
30 min walk • The 6th October Bridge is an essential artery in the bustling city of Cairo, Egypt, serving as a vital connector across the River Nile. This impressive structure spans approximately 20.5 kilometers, making it one of the longest bridges in Egypt and a notable landmark...
1 miNE
Church
St. Mary Massarra, Cairo
27 min walk • St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church Massarra is a parish of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria located in the Shubra District of Cairo, Egypt. The church was built during Pope Cyril V of Alexandria's tenure as Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and consecrated in 1925.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
El-Sawy Cultural Wheel, Cairo
19 min walk • El Sawy Culture Wheel is a cultural center on Gezira Island in the Zamalek district on central Cairo, Egypt. Named after its founder and owner, Abdelmoniem El-Sawy, it is considered one of the most important cultural venues in Egypt and receives more than 20,000 visitors each month.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Imbaba Bridge, Cairo
16 min walk • The Imbaba Bridge is a major railway bridge located in Cairo, Egypt across the Nile River. It is located about 935 kilometres downstream from Aswan Dam. Imbaba Bridge is currently the only railway bridge across the Nile in Cairo. The current version of the bridge was built between 1912 and 1924 by the Belgian firm Baume-Marpent.
0.6 miS
Mausoleum, Islamic architecture
Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli, Cairo
15 min walk • The mosque and tomb of Salar and Sangar al-Gawli is located near the Ibn Tulun Mosque along Saliba Street in Medieval Cairo and is west of Madrasa of Sarghatmish. It contains the joint mausoleums of Sayf el-Din Salar and Alam el-Din Sangar el-Gawli, powerful Mamluk emirs in the early 14th-century in 1304.
0.9 miS
Tower
Maspiro, Cairo
24 min walk • Maspero is the name of the huge building on the bank of the Nile river in Cairo, Egypt. It is the headquarters of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union formerly the Arab Radio and Television Union, the oldest state-run broadcasting organisation in the Arab World and Africa.
1.1 miSE
Church
St. Andrew's United Church in Cairo, Cairo
28 min walk • St. Andrew's United Church of Cairo is an international Christian church in Egypt. It has an English-speaking international congregation, an Egyptian congregation and five refugee congregations. Its church building was completed in 1908. It is located at 38 26 July St. between...
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Townhouse Gallery, Cairo
35 min walk • The Townhouse Gallery was established in 1998 as an independent, non-profit art space in Cairo, Egypt with a goal of making contemporary arts accessible to all without compromising creative practice.
1.4 miSE
Aquarium, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue, Cairo
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0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace, Cairo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Egyptian National Library and Archives?

Nearby attractions include Zamalek, Cairo (13 min walk), Loft Gallery, Cairo (14 min walk), Sulayman Pasha Mosque, Cairo (15 min walk), Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli, Cairo (15 min walk).

How to get to Egyptian National Library and Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to Egyptian National Library and Archives:

Bus

Turgoman Bus Station (22 min walk)
Suez & Sinai Bus Station (26 min walk)

Train

Imbaba (25 min walk)
Orabi (28 min walk)

Metro

Massara • Lines: 2 (28 min walk)
Orabi • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)