Cairo/Ma'adi, Cairo

Name: Cairo/Ma'adi
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#204 among attractions in Cairo

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Maadi is a leafy suburban district south of Cairo, Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile about 12 kilometers upriver from downtown Cairo. The Nile at Maadi is parallelled by the Corniche, a waterfront promenade and the main road north into Cairo. There is no bridge across the Nile at Maadi; the nearest one is located at El Mounib along the Ring Road on the way north to the downtown. ()

Local name: حي المعادي Coordinates: 29°58'0"N, 31°15'55"E

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Cairo/Ma'adi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Babylon Fortress, Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, Mosque of Amr ibn al-As.

3.5 miNW
Forts and castles, Ancient Roman architecture
Babylon Fortress, Cairo
89 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...
3.4 miNW
Museum of ancient Egyptian Christian art
Coptic Museum, Cairo
88 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...
3.4 miNW
Coptic place of worship with icons
Hanging Church, Cairo
87 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...
3.6 miNW
Historic mosque with a large courtyard
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Cairo
91 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...
3.4 miNW
Church, Historical place
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Cairo
88 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.
3.4 miNW
Ornate temple with historic significance
Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo
87 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.
3 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Egyptian Geological Museum, Cairo
77 min walk • The Egyptian Geological Museum is a museum in Cairo, Egypt. The museum was established in 1904 as part of the Egyptian Geological Survey, which had been started in 1896 under the direction of the Khedive Ismail. The museum was the first of its kind in the Middle East and the African continent.
3.1 miN
Mausoleum
Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i, Cairo
79 min walk • The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i is a mausoleum dedicated to Imam Al-Shafi’i, one of the four Sunni Imams who founded the Shafi’i Sunni Islamic school of jurisprudence. Located at the Imam Shafi’i Street in the City of the Dead, Cairo, the mausoleum is a hallmark of Ayyubid style architecture and historical significance.
3.2 miNW
Church
Church of the Holy Virgin, Cairo
82 min walk • The Church of the Holy Virgin in Babylon El-Darag is a Coptic Orthodox church in Coptic Cairo built in the 11th century AD.
0.5 miS
Church
Maadi Community Church, Cairo
12 min walk • The Maadi Community Church rents space in Maadi, an affluent suburb of Egypt's capital city Cairo. It meets under a tent canopy outdoors erected in 1994 on the grounds of the Church of St. John the Baptist.
3.4 miNW
Church
Saint Barbara Church in Coptic Cairo, Cairo
87 min walk • The Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Barbara is one of the many famous Coptic Orthodox parishes that can be found in the district of Coptic Cairo. The building is located on the eastern part of the Babylon Fortress and is one of the oldest buildings in Cairo, dating back to the 5th or 6th century AD.