Cairo Opera House, Cairo

Name: Cairo Opera House
Address: Gezira Island, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
Telephone: +20 2 27390144

#61 among attractions in Cairo

Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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The Cairo Opera House, part of Cairo's National Cultural Centre, is the main performing arts venue in the Egyptian capital. Home to most of Egypt's finest musical groups, it is located on the southern portion of Gezira Island in the Nile River, in the Zamalek district near downtown Cairo. ()

Local name: دار الأوبرا المصرية Opened: 10 October 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 30°2'33"N, 31°13'26"E

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Gezira IslandCairo 11511 Egypt

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+20 2 27390144

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Cairo Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, Cairo Tower, 6th October Bridge.

0.7 miNE
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Bridge
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Museum, Art museum, Concert hall
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cairo Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Gezira Center for Modern Art, Cairo (2 min walk), Mukhtar Museum, Cairo (5 min walk), Mausoleum of Saad Zaghloul, Cairo (5 min walk), Cairo Tower, Cairo (6 min walk).

How to get to Cairo Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cairo Opera House:

Metro

Opera • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Sadat • Lines: 1, 2 (18 min walk)

Bus

Abd el Moniem Riad (20 min walk)
السيدة زينب (31 min walk)

Train

Orabi (39 min walk)