Zamalek, Cairo

#244 among attractions in Cairo

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Zamalek is an affluent district of western Cairo encompassing the northern portion of Gezira Island in the Nile River. The island is connected with the river banks through three bridges each on the east and west sides of the island, including the Qasr El Nil Bridge and 6th October Bridge. It has witnessed many phases of growth affected by many economic and political currents which has led to a crowding of parts of the island including great reductions in the Zamalek district's open green areas, but with a large greenbelt across the island's middle defining the two districts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°3'54"N, 31°13'11"E

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زمالك (zmalk)Cairo Egypt

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Zamalek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egyptian Museum, 6th October Bridge, El-Sawy Cultural Wheel, Talaat Harb Street.

1.5 miSE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Egyptian Museum, Cairo
38 min walk • The Egyptian Museum, situated in the heart of Cairo, stands as a beacon of ancient history and is an essential visit for anyone fascinated by the pharaohs and the artistry of ancient Egypt. Established in 1902, this museum houses the world's most extensive collection...
1.2 miS
Bridge
6th October Bridge, Cairo
30 min walk • The 6th October Bridge is an essential artery in the bustling city of Cairo, Egypt, serving as a vital connector across the River Nile. This impressive structure spans approximately 20.5 kilometers, making it one of the longest bridges in Egypt and a notable landmark...
~1400 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
El-Sawy Cultural Wheel, Cairo
7 min walk • El Sawy Culture Wheel is a cultural center on Gezira Island in the Zamalek district on central Cairo, Egypt. Named after its founder and owner, Abdelmoniem El-Sawy, it is considered one of the most important cultural venues in Egypt and receives more than 20,000 visitors each month.
1.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Talaat Harb Street, Cairo
43 min walk • Talaat Harb Street is a historic street in downtown Cairo, Egypt, connecting Tahrir Square and Talaat Harb Square.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Imbaba Bridge, Cairo
20 min walk • The Imbaba Bridge is a major railway bridge located in Cairo, Egypt across the Nile River. It is located about 935 kilometres downstream from Aswan Dam. Imbaba Bridge is currently the only railway bridge across the Nile in Cairo. The current version of the bridge was built between 1912 and 1924 by the Belgian firm Baume-Marpent.
0.7 miSE
Mausoleum, Islamic architecture
Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli, Cairo
19 min walk • The mosque and tomb of Salar and Sangar al-Gawli is located near the Ibn Tulun Mosque along Saliba Street in Medieval Cairo and is west of Madrasa of Sarghatmish. It contains the joint mausoleums of Sayf el-Din Salar and Alam el-Din Sangar el-Gawli, powerful Mamluk emirs in the early 14th-century in 1304.
1.1 miSE
Tower
Maspiro, Cairo
27 min walk • Maspero is the name of the huge building on the bank of the Nile river in Cairo, Egypt. It is the headquarters of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union formerly the Arab Radio and Television Union, the oldest state-run broadcasting organisation in the Arab World and Africa.
1.4 miSE
Church
St. Andrew's United Church in Cairo, Cairo
35 min walk • St. Andrew's United Church of Cairo is an international Christian church in Egypt. It has an English-speaking international congregation, an Egyptian congregation and five refugee congregations. Its church building was completed in 1908. It is located at 38 26 July St. between...
1.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Townhouse Gallery, Cairo
40 min walk • The Townhouse Gallery was established in 1998 as an independent, non-profit art space in Cairo, Egypt with a goal of making contemporary arts accessible to all without compromising creative practice.
1.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Cairo, Cairo
42 min walk • Downtown Cairo, has been the urban center of Cairo, Egypt, since the late 19th century, when the district was designed and built.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace, Cairo
20 min walk • The Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace is a historical building in Cairo's Zamalek island, which is used as the Egypt's first ceramics museum, the Museum of Islamic Ceramics and as an art center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zamalek?

Nearby attractions include El-Sawy Cultural Wheel, Cairo (7 min walk), Loft Gallery, Cairo (11 min walk), Egyptian National Library and Archives, Cairo (13 min walk), All Saints' Cathedral, Cairo (14 min walk).

How to get to Zamalek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zamalek:

Train

Imbaba (22 min walk)

Bus

Turgoman Bus Station (31 min walk)
Abd el Moniem Riad (34 min walk)

Metro

Nasser • Lines: 1 (36 min walk)