Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies, Cairo

Name: Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies
Address: 1 ميدان الحلبي, Cairo, Egypt
Telephone: +20 2 24834369

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The Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies is a center for fundamental research on the sources of Arab-Islamic civilization. Founded in 1953, it is located in Cairo. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°3'25"N, 31°16'18"E

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1 ميدان الحلبيCairo Egypt

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+20 2 24834369

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Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khan el-Khalili, Bayt Al-Suhaymi, Al-Hakim Mosque, Al-Hussein Mosque.

0.9 miSW
Major bazaar selling souvenirs and crafts
Khan el-Khalili, Cairo
22 min walk • Khan el-Khalili is a bustling marketplace and one of the most historical souks in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Established in the 14th century, it has served as a trading hub and a vibrant center of commerce for over 600 years.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Bayt Al-Suhaymi, Cairo
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of historic Cairo, Egypt, Bayt Al-Suhaymi stands as a testament to the architectural splendor and rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman era. This museum, once a private residence, is a stunning example of Islamic residential architecture dating...
0.5 miW
Landmark 10th-century mosque
Al-Hakim Mosque, Cairo
14 min walk • The Al-Hakim Mosque, a monumental mosque in Cairo, Egypt, stands as a testament to the Fatimid era of Islamic architecture and history. Constructed between 990 and 1013 during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, this mosque is not only a place of...
0.8 miSW
Revered holy site with sacred remains
Al-Hussein Mosque, Cairo
21 min walk • The Al-Hussein Mosque, nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, stands as a beacon of Islamic heritage and devotion. This historic mosque is not only a pivotal place of worship but also a site of immense cultural significance, deeply woven into the fabric of Egyptian...
0.8 miNE
Mosque, Islamic architecture
Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque, Cairo
20 min walk • Al-Rahman al-Rahim Mosque or El-Rahman El-Raheem Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in Cairo. It is located in the Abbassiya neighborhood, on Salah Salem Street. The mosque is famous for having Islamic Motifs from various Islamic architectural styles.
0.8 miSW
Historical place, Mausoleum
Qalawun complex, Cairo
22 min walk • The Qalawun complex is a massive complex in Cairo, Egypt, built by Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun in 1284–1285. It is located at Bayn al-Qasrayn on al-Mu'izz street and includes a hospital, a madrasa and his mausoleum.
0.5 miSW
City gate
Bab al-Nasr, Cairo
12 min walk • Bab al-Nasr, is one of three remaining gates in the city wall of the Old City of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. It is a massive fortified gate with rectangular stone towers flanking the semicircular arch of the eastern portal.
0.7 miSW
Mosque
Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar, Cairo
18 min walk • Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar or Mosque-Sabil-Kuttab of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar is a complex of mosque, sabil and kuttab established during the era of Muhammad Ali Pasha in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt. It is located at the beginning of Burjouan alley of the famed Muizz Street.
0.8 miSW
Mosque
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq, Cairo
21 min walk • Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq or Mosque-Madrasa-Khanqah of Az-Zaher Barquq is a religious complex in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt.
0.7 miSW
Mosque
Amir Jamal al-Din al-Ustadar Mosque, Cairo
18 min walk • Amir Jamal al-Din al-Ustadar Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Cairo. It is located inside Islamic Cairo, facing the Al-Tambakshiya Street to the north and the Habas al-Rahb Street to the southeast.
0.7 miSE
Mausoleum
Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq, Cairo
18 min walk • The Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq is a religious Islamic funerary complex built by the Mamluk Sultan Faraj ibn Barquq from 1400 to 1411 CE. It is located in Cairo, Egypt, in the Northern Cemetery which is a part of Cairo's historic necropolis districts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies?

Nearby attractions include Al Musafir Khana Palace, Cairo (10 min walk), Moussa Dar'i Synagogue, Cairo (11 min walk), Bab al-Nasr, Cairo (12 min walk), Al-Hakim Mosque, Cairo (14 min walk).

How to get to Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies:

Metro

El Geish • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)
Abdou Pasha • Lines: 3 (17 min walk)

Bus

Al Abbasiyya (34 min walk)