Abdeen Palace, Cairo

Name: Abdeen Palace
Address: Moustafa Abdel Raziq Street, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
Telephone: +20 2 391 0042

#49 among attractions in Cairo

Museum, History museum, Art museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Abdeen Palace is a historic Cairo palace, it was built as one of the official residences for the former ruling monarchy and royal family of Egypt. It is now one of the official residences and the principal workplace of the President of Egypt, located above Qasr el-Nil Street in eastern Downtown Cairo, Egypt. ()

Local name: قصر عابدين Coordinates: 30°2'34"N, 31°14'51"E

Address

Moustafa Abdel Raziq Streetوسط البلد (عابدين)Cairo 11511 Egypt

Contact

+20 2 391 0042

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Day trips

Abdeen Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khan el-Khalili, Tahrir Square, Khedivial Opera House, Bayt al-Sinnari.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abdeen Palace?

Nearby attractions include Khedivial Opera House, Cairo (15 min walk), Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad, Cairo (16 min walk), Qasaba of Radwan Bey, Cairo (16 min walk), Mahmud al-Kurdi Mosque, Cairo (16 min walk).

How to get to Abdeen Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abdeen Palace:

Metro

Mohamed Naguib • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Attaba • Lines: 2, 3 (18 min walk)

Bus

Abd el Moniem Riad (25 min walk)
السيدة زينب (30 min walk)

Train

Orabi (28 min walk)