Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex, Cairo

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Facts and practical information

Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex (address: 3 Mohamed Abdo St) is a place located in Cairo (Al Qahirah governorate) and belongs to the category of mosque, flea market, shopping.

It is situated at an altitude of 102 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 30°2'46"N latitude and 31°15'36"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Bab el Shaaria (metro, 17 min walk), Orabi (train, 34 min walk), High Jet (bus, 36 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex (mosque, 1 min walk), Muizz Street (street, 2 min walk), Al-Ghouri Wikala (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 30°2'46"N, 31°15'36"E

Address

3 Mohamed Abdo Stالقاهرة الإسلامية (الأزهر)Cairo 11511 Egypt

Contact

+20 102 664 4787

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Nearby attractions include: Khan el-Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque, Islamic Cairo, Al-Hussein Mosque.

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Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex, Cairo
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~1280 ftSW
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1.2 miW
30°3'1"N • 31°14'24"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex open?

Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex?

Nearby attractions include Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex, Cairo (1 min walk), Muizz Street, Cairo (2 min walk), Al-Ghouri Wikala, Cairo (2 min walk), Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab, Cairo (3 min walk).

How to get to Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sultan Al-Ghouri Complex:

Metro

Bab el Shaaria • Lines: 3 (17 min walk)
Attaba • Lines: 2, 3 (22 min walk)

Train

Orabi (34 min walk)

Bus

High Jet (36 min walk)
Suez & Sinai Bus Station (38 min walk)