Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue, Cairo

Name: Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue
Address: Shar'a Adly, Cairo, 11511, Egypt

#154 among attractions in Cairo

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The Sha'ar HaShamayim Synagogue is located in Cairo, Egypt. The synagogue was also known as Temple Ismailia and the Adly Street Synagogue. ()

Local name: كنيس عدلي Completed: 1899 (125 years ago)Elevation: 144 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°3'5"N, 31°14'37"E

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Shar'a Adlyوسط البلد (توعية)Cairo 11511 Egypt

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Day trips

Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Tahrir Square, Khedivial Opera House.

0.6 miSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Egyptian Museum, Cairo
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1.1 miE
Major bazaar selling souvenirs and crafts
Khan el-Khalili, Cairo
29 min walk • Khan el-Khalili is a bustling marketplace and one of the most historical souks in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Established in the 14th century, it has served as a trading hub and a vibrant center of commerce for over 600 years.
0.7 miSW
Historic square and site for revolution
Tahrir Square, Cairo
18 min walk • Tahrir Square, the heart of Cairo and a pivotal location in modern Egyptian history, stands as a testament to the country's vibrant socio-political landscape. This expansive public space, known in Arabic as "Midan Tahrir," meaning "Liberation Square," has been the...
~1380 ftE
Music venue
Khedivial Opera House, Cairo
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1 miE
Mosque
Al-Ashraf Mosque, Cairo
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1 miW
Bridge
6th October Bridge, Cairo
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0.6 miS
Museum complex in former royal palace
Abdeen Palace, Cairo
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0.7 miSW
Museum, Cultural tours, Private tours
June 2013 Egyptian protests, Cairo
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1.3 miSW
Landmark venue with art gallery and museum
Cairo Opera House, Cairo
34 min walk • The Cairo Opera House, part of Cairo's National Cultural Centre, is the main performing arts venue in the Egyptian capital. Home to most of Egypt's finest musical groups, it is located on the southern portion of Gezira Island in the Nile River, in the Zamalek district near downtown Cairo.
1 miSE
Mosque, Historical place
Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad, Cairo
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1 miE
Historical place, Mausoleum
Qalawun complex, Cairo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Khedivial Opera House, Cairo (7 min walk), St. Andrew's United Church in Cairo, Cairo (10 min walk), Townhouse Gallery, Cairo (10 min walk), Talaat Harb Street, Cairo (10 min walk).

How to get to Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue:

Metro

Attaba • Lines: 2, 3 (7 min walk)
Nasser • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Train

Orabi (11 min walk)
Ramses Station (22 min walk)

Bus

Turgoman Bus Station (15 min walk)
Abd el Moniem Riad (16 min walk)