Al-Askar, Cairo

#283 among attractions in Cairo

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Al-‘Askar was the capital of Egypt from 750–868, when Egypt was a province of the Abbasid Caliphate. ()

Local name: العسكر Coordinates: 30°0'58"N, 31°12'58"E

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Cairo Egypt

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Al-Askar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Babylon Fortress, Giza Zoo, Coptic Museum, Hanging Church.

1.1 miSE
Forts and castles, Ancient Roman architecture
Babylon Fortress, Cairo
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, the Babylon Fortress is a historical bastion of the past, standing as a testament to the city’s ancient heritage. This fortress, whose origins trace back to the 6th century BC, is believed to have been built by the Persians as a...
0.6 miN
Zoo with lions, elephants and monkeys
Giza Zoo, Cairo
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, the Giza Zoo stands as a verdant oasis amid the bustling cityscape. Founded in 1891, this historic zoological garden sprawls over a vast 80 acres, offering a tranquil retreat for families and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
1.1 miSE
Museum of ancient Egyptian Christian art
Coptic Museum, Cairo
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old Cairo, the Coptic Museum stands as a testament to Egypt's rich Christian heritage, offering a profound glimpse into the history of Coptic civilization. The museum, which houses the largest collection of Coptic Christian artifacts in the...
1.1 miSE
Coptic place of worship with icons
Hanging Church, Cairo
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old Cairo, the Hanging Church, also known as Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is a historical and architectural marvel that continues to draw visitors from around the globe. This iconic church, dating back to the 3rd century, is famed...
1.1 miE
Historic mosque with a large courtyard
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Cairo
29 min walk • The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As is a monumental piece of Islamic history nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Established in 642 AD, it holds the distinction of being the first mosque built on the African continent. Named after the Muslim commander Amr ibn al-As, this...
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Qasr Al-Eini Museum, Cairo
32 min walk • The Qasr Al-Eini Museum is a historical medical museum in Cairo, Egypt. The museum covers the history of medicine in the Arabic Mashriq region of the Levant, and the historical role played by the Qasr Al-Eini School of Medicine as a linkage between medicine in pharaonic Egypt and modern medicine.
1.1 miSE
Church, Historical place
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Cairo
29 min walk • Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century.
1.1 miNE
Museum, History museum
El Manial, Cairo
29 min walk • El Manial is a district of Cairo, located on Rhoda Island in the Nile.
0.9 miN
Botanical garden, Park
Orman Garden, Cairo
24 min walk • The Orman Garden is one of the most famous Botanical gardens in Egypt. It is located at Giza, in Cairo. It dates back to 1875 and the reign of Khedive Isma'il Pasha who established the garden on a larger site than it presently occupies as part of the Palace of the Khedive.
1.1 miSE
Ornate temple with historic significance
Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo
30 min walk • The Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found.
0.8 miSE
Palace
Manasterly Palace, Cairo
21 min walk • The Manasterly Palace is an Ottoman Baroque palace and grounds in the south western corner on the southern end of Rawda Island on the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. It stands next to the nilometer that dates back to 861 CE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Askar?

Nearby attractions include Giza, Cairo (5 min walk), Ahmed Shawki Museum, Cairo (10 min walk), Giza Zoo, Cairo (15 min walk), Umm Kulthum Museum, Cairo (21 min walk).

How to get to Al-Askar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Askar:

Metro

Giza • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)
Faisal • Lines: 2 (19 min walk)

Bus

مترو الجيزة (17 min walk)
Amr Ibn Al-Aas (28 min walk)

Train

Giza Suburbs (23 min walk)