Roda Island, Cairo

Name: Roda Island
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#147 among attractions in Cairo

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Roda Island is an island located on the Nile in central Cairo. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°1'19"N, 31°13'33"E

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روضة جزيره (rwdt jzyrh)Cairo Egypt

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Roda Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miS
Forts and castles, Ancient Roman architecture
Babylon Fortress, Cairo
29 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...
0.7 miW
Zoo with lions, elephants and monkeys
Giza Zoo, Cairo
19 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 miS
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...
1.2 miS
Coptic place of worship with icons
Hanging Church, Cairo
30 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...
0.9 miSE
Historic mosque with a large courtyard
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Cairo
24 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 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum, Cairo
27 min walk • The Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum is a museum in Giza, Egypt. It is located in a palace built in the early 20th century.
1.2 miNE
Mosque
Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque, Cairo
31 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.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Qasr Al-Eini Museum, Cairo
16 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 miS
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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
El Manial, Cairo
11 min walk • El Manial is a district of Cairo, located on Rhoda Island in the Nile.
0.9 miNW
Botanical garden, Park
Orman Garden, Cairo
23 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roda Island?

Nearby attractions include Cairo Citadel Aqueduct, Cairo (7 min walk), El Manial, Cairo (11 min walk), Manial Palace and Museum, Cairo (12 min walk), Ahmed Shawki Museum, Cairo (13 min walk).

How to get to Roda Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roda Island:

Metro

Al-Malek Al-Saleh • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Sayyeda Zeinab • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)

Bus

السيدة زينب (21 min walk)
Amr Ibn Al-Aas (25 min walk)

Train

Giza Suburbs (40 min walk)