Tahra Palace, Cairo

#79 among attractions in Cairo

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El-Tahra Palace is a palace located in Cairo, Egypt that was designed by Antonio Lasciac. It was mainly built for Princess Amina, daughter of Khedive Ismail and mother of Mohamed Taher Pasha. It was built in "Italianate Palazzo" style. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°5'54"N, 31°18'31"E

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Tahra Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sultana Malak Palace, Heliopolis Palace, Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, Koubbeh Palace.

1.4 miSE
Palace
Sultana Malak Palace, Cairo
36 min walk • The Sultana Malak Palace, a hidden gem nestled in the bustling city of Cairo, Egypt, is a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage. This historic landmark, situated in the Heliopolis district, is a striking example of early 20th-century design, combining...
0.9 miSE
Palace
Heliopolis Palace, Cairo
24 min walk • The Heliopolis Palace is one of the three Egyptian presidential palaces and residences, the others being Montaza Palace and Ras el-Tin Palace, for the executive office of the President of Egypt.
1.3 miSW
Mosque
Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, Cairo
34 min walk • Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque is a mosque in Cairo. The mosque is known for containing the mausoleum of Gamal Abdel Nasser. It is located in El Qobbah district and as such, it is often referred to as "El-Qobbah Mosque".
~1870 ftW
Palace
Koubbeh Palace, Cairo
10 min walk • Koubbeh Palace, is one of the various Egyptian palaces which currently serve as the country's official guest house for visiting dignitaries. The palace was most likely originally built in the mid-19th century and sold to Khedive Ismail in 1866 by his brother Mustafa Fazl Pasha.
1 miE
Church
Our Lady of Heliopolis Co-Cathedral, Cairo
27 min walk • Our Lady of Heliopolis Co-Cathedral, also known as the Latin Cathedral of Our Lady of Heliopolis, or the Basilica of the Holy Virgin, is a Roman Catholic church building, located on Al-Ahram Square in the Heliopolis neighbourhood of Cairo, Egypt.
1 miSE
Synagogue
Vitali Madjar Synagogue, Cairo
27 min walk • Vitali Madjar Synagogue is a synagogue in Cairo, Egypt. It is located on el-Missalah street off Ibrahim street in Heliopolis. It was erected in 1928.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum, Cairo
21 min walk • Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum is a biographical museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after and about Gamal Abdel Nasser, the former President of Egypt.
1.2 miW
City, Area
Heliopolis, Cairo
31 min walk • Heliopolis was a major city of ancient Egypt. It was the capital of the 13th or Heliopolite Nome of Lower Egypt and a major religious centre. It is now located in Ayn Shams, a northeastern suburb of Cairo. Heliopolis was one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, occupied since the Predynastic Period.
0.5 miN
Temple
Zeitoun, Cairo
13 min walk • Zeitoun, also El Zeitoun, is a famous district in Cairo, Egypt. It became known for its Marian apparitions during the years 1968–1971. It was the birthplace of Fathia Nkrumah, wife of Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. In Arabic, the name literally means olives.
1.2 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Gehaz El Reyada Stadium, Cairo
31 min walk • Gehaz El Reyada El Askari Stadium, is a multi-use stadium with an all-seated capacity of 20,000 located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. It is the home for Tala'ea El Gaish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tahra Palace?

Nearby attractions include Koubbeh Palace, Cairo (10 min walk), Zeitoun, Cairo (13 min walk), Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum, Cairo (21 min walk), Heliopolis Palace, Cairo (24 min walk).

How to get to Tahra Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tahra Palace:

Metro

Saray Al-Qobba • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Hadayeq Al-Zaitoun • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)