Saliba Street, Cairo
Facts and practical information
Saliba Street, which literally means "Cross Street", is one of the old main streets in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. It runs from the Cairo Citadel in the north to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in the south. The street is the site of many old buildings, including schools, mosques, hospitals, and mausoleums. Saliba Street is the location of the largest mosque in Cairo and one of the oldest mosques in Africa, Ibn Tulun Mosque, which is one of the very few remaining Abbasid Mosques found in Cairo after the burning of the Fustat. ()
القاهرة الإسلامية (الخليفة)Cairo
Saliba Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Gayer-Anderson Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Cairo Citadel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Saliba Street?
How to get to Saliba Street by public transport?
Bus
- El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (13 min walk)
- السيدة زينب (23 min walk)
Metro
- Saad Zaghloul • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)
- Sayyeda Zeinab • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)