Old Cairo, Cairo

Name: Old Cairo
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#199 among attractions in Cairo

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Old Cairo is a historic area in Cairo, Egypt, which includes the site of a Roman-era fortress and of Islamic-era settlements pre-dating the founding of Cairo proper in AD 969. It is also considered part of what is referred to as "Historic Cairo" or "Islamic Cairo", and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ()

Local name: حي مصر القديمة Coordinates: 30°1'3"N, 31°13'60"E

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مصر القديمة (الملك الصالح)Cairo Egypt

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Old Cairo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miS
Forts and castles, Ancient Roman architecture
Babylon Fortress, Cairo
21 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...
0.8 miS
Museum of ancient Egyptian Christian art
Coptic Museum, Cairo
21 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...
0.9 miS
Coptic place of worship with icons
Hanging Church, Cairo
22 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...
0.5 miS
Historic mosque with a large courtyard
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Cairo
13 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
Palace, Islamic architecture
Bayt al-Sinnari, Cairo
32 min walk • Bayt al-Sinnari, often referred to as the House of al-Sinnari, is a historical beacon nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. This cultural landmark, which dates back to the Ottoman era, was constructed in 1794 and stands as a testament to the architectural prowess...
1.2 miE
Mausoleum
Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque, Cairo
31 min walk • Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque or Mashhad al-Sayyida Nafisa is a mosque in al-Sayyida Nafisa district, a section of the larger historic necropolis called al-Qarafa in Cairo, Egypt. It is built to commemorate Sayyida Nafisa, an acclaimed Islamic scholar and a member of Bayt of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
1.1 miNE
Mosque
Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque, Cairo
29 min walk • Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt, and constitutes one of the most important and biggest mosques in the history of Egypt.
1.1 miNE
Mosque
Mosque of Qaytbay, Cairo
29 min walk • The Mosque of Qaytbay, also known as the Madrasa of Qaytbay, is a historic religious structure in the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood of Cairo, Egypt. Completed in 1475, it is one of multiple monuments sponsored by the Mamluk sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay.
1 miN
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Qasr Al-Eini Museum, Cairo
25 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.
0.8 miS
Church, Historical place
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Cairo
20 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum
El Manial, Cairo
19 min walk • El Manial is a district of Cairo, located on Rhoda Island in the Nile.

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Cairo?

Nearby attractions include Cairo Citadel Aqueduct, Cairo (10 min walk), Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Cairo (13 min walk), Manial Palace and Museum, Cairo (19 min walk), El Manial, Cairo (19 min walk).

How to get to Old Cairo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Cairo:

Metro

Al-Malek Al-Saleh • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Mar Girgis • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Bus

Amr Ibn Al-Aas (15 min walk)
السيدة زينب (22 min walk)