Al-Gawhara Palace, Cairo

Name: Al-Gawhara Palace
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#148 among attractions in Cairo

Museum, History museum

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Al-Gawhara Palace, also known as Bijou Palace, is a palace and museum in Cairo, Egypt. The palace is situated south of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in the Cairo Citadel. It was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1814. ()

Local name: قصر الجوهرة Coordinates: 30°1'41"N, 31°15'34"E

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القاهرة الإسلامية (قلعة)Cairo Egypt

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Al-Gawhara Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gayer-Anderson Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Gawhara Palace?

Nearby attractions include Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo (2 min walk), Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque, Cairo (3 min walk), Egyptian National Military Museum, Cairo (4 min walk), Cairo Citadel, Cairo (5 min walk).

How to get to Al-Gawhara Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Gawhara Palace:

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El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (6 min walk)