Carriage Museum, Cairo

#141 among attractions in Cairo

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The Royal Carriages Museum is located at the Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, in front of Suleiman Pasha Mosque. The museum was inaugurated in 1983, then it was re-inaugurated after its renovation in 2013. Further restoration took place from 2017 and the museum was reopened again in 2021. ()

Coordinates: 30°1'44"N, 31°15'49"E

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القاهرة الإسلامية (قلعة)Cairo Egypt

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Carriage Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Al-Mahmoudia Mosque.

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~710 ftW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carriage Museum?

Nearby attractions include Egyptian National Military Museum, Cairo (4 min walk), Cairo Citadel, Cairo (4 min walk), Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque, Cairo (5 min walk), Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo (6 min walk).

How to get to Carriage Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carriage Museum:

Bus

El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (12 min walk)

Metro

Mohamed Naguib • Lines: 2 (42 min walk)