El Matareya, Cairo

Name: El Matareya
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#241 among attractions in Cairo

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Mataria is a district in the northern region of Greater Cairo, east of the Nile, in Egypt. The district is unrelated to the coastal town in the Dakahlia Governorate, that is also named El Matareya. The district's location was part of the ancient city of Heliopolis, one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt. ()

Local name: مطرية Coordinates: 30°7'46"N, 31°17'20"E

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El Matareya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sultana Malak Palace, Child Museum, Zaafarana palace, Heliopolis Palace.

3.7 miSE
Palace
Sultana Malak Palace, Cairo
95 min walk • The Sultana Malak Palace, a hidden gem nestled in the bustling city of Cairo, Egypt, is a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage. This historic landmark, situated in the Heliopolis district, is a striking example of early 20th-century design, combining...
3.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Child Museum, Cairo
86 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Cairo, Egypt, the Child Museum is a vibrant and educational attraction designed specifically for young minds. This unique institution is dedicated to fostering learning and imagination among children, providing an interactive environment...
3.7 miS
Palace
Zaafarana palace, Cairo
94 min walk • The Saffron Palace is located in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, near Abbassia at Khalifa Maʽmon Road. Now it is inside the main campus of the Ain Shams University.
3.3 miSE
Palace
Heliopolis Palace, Cairo
86 min walk • The Heliopolis Palace is one of the three Egyptian presidential palaces and residences, the others being Montaza Palace and Ras el-Tin Palace, for the executive office of the President of Egypt.
3.7 miSE
Church
Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Cairo
95 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima or just Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in Cairo is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the city of Cairo, the capital of the African country of Egypt.
3.2 miS
Mosque
Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, Cairo
82 min walk • Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque is a mosque in Cairo. The mosque is known for containing the mausoleum of Gamal Abdel Nasser. It is located in El Qobbah district and as such, it is often referred to as "El-Qobbah Mosque".
2.3 miS
Palace
Koubbeh Palace, Cairo
58 min walk • Koubbeh Palace, is one of the various Egyptian palaces which currently serve as the country's official guest house for visiting dignitaries. The palace was most likely originally built in the mid-19th century and sold to Khedive Ismail in 1866 by his brother Mustafa Fazl Pasha.
2.5 miSE
Palace
Tahra Palace, Cairo
63 min walk • El-Tahra Palace is a palace located in Cairo, Egypt that was designed by Antonio Lasciac. It was mainly built for Princess Amina, daughter of Khedive Ismail and mother of Mohamed Taher Pasha. It was built in "Italianate Palazzo" style.
3.6 miSW
Bridge
Rod El Farag Axis Bridge, Cairo
93 min walk • The Rod El Farag Axis Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Nile river located on Rod El Farag crossing Cairo. It was built by the Arab Contractors. With a width of 67.3 meters, the bridge holds the Guinness World Record for the world's widest cable-stayed bridge.
3.3 miSE
Church
Our Lady of Heliopolis Co-Cathedral, Cairo
84 min walk • Our Lady of Heliopolis Co-Cathedral, also known as the Latin Cathedral of Our Lady of Heliopolis, or the Basilica of the Holy Virgin, is a Roman Catholic church building, located on Al-Ahram Square in the Heliopolis neighbourhood of Cairo, Egypt.
3.5 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Cairo
90 min walk • St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church is the first Coptic parish that was built and established in the district of Heliopolis in Cairo, Egypt. Being one of several Coptic Orthodox Churches in Heliopolis, St. Mark's Church is specifically located on Cleopatra Street, near the Cleopatra Hospital.

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How to get to El Matareya by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Matareya:

Bus

Elrshah bus station (16 min walk)
محطة التعاون (22 min walk)