6th of October Panorama, Cairo
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Facts and practical information
The 6th of October War Panorama is a museum and memorial to the 1973 October war, located in Heliopolis, Cairo. Constructed over an area of 7.5 feddans, it was inaugurated on 5 October 1989 by former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. It was built as a cylindrical fort-like building molded in Islamic architectural style with partial assistance from a group of North Korean architects and is run by the Egyptian National Military Museums Department. ()
Local name: بانوراما حرب أكتوبرCoordinates: 30°4'27"N, 31°18'25"E
Day trips
6th of October Panorama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Unknown Soldier Memorial, Heliopolis Palace, Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, Rabaa Al-Adawiya Mosque.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is 6th of October Panorama open?
6th of October Panorama is open:
- Monday 9 am - 7:30 pm
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 9 am - 7:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am - 7:30 pm
- Friday 9 am - 7:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am - 7:30 pm
- Sunday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to 6th of October Panorama?
Nearby attractions include Unknown Soldier Memorial, Cairo (19 min walk), Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum, Cairo (23 min walk).
How to get to 6th of October Panorama by public transport?
The nearest stations to 6th of October Panorama:
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Metro
- Cairo Fairground • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)
- Stadium • Lines: 3 (17 min walk)
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- Nadi El Sikka El Hadid (27 min walk)
- Go Bus (30 min walk)