Kafr Abdu, Alexandria

#68 among attractions in Alexandria

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Kafr Abdu is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The neighborhood mainly houses wealthy Egyptians, as well as foreigners living in Alexandria. During the Revolution of 2011, the Egyptian Army cordoned the neighborhood off, only allowing residents of the area to enter, to prevent looting, particularly of the vacated apartments of foreigners forced to flee. Kafr Abdu is known for its tree-lined streets and its many cafés. ()

Coordinates: 31°13'30"N, 29°57'17"E

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Kafr Abdu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Jewelry Museum, Eliahou Hazan Synagogue, El-Hakaneia Palace, Smouha.

1.2 miNE
Collections from Muhammad Ali dynasty
Royal Jewelry Museum, Alexandria
30 min walk • The Royal Jewelry Museum of Alexandria, Egypt, is an exquisite showcase of elegance and history, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean city. Housed in a former palace, the museum is a treasure trove of the country's royal past, displaying a dazzling collection of...
1.3 miW
Synagogue
Eliahou Hazan Synagogue, Alexandria
33 min walk • Eliahou Hazan Synagogue is a synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt.
1.2 miS
Palace
El-Hakaneia Palace, Alexandria
32 min walk • The El-Hakaneia palace at Manshieh Square in Alexandria is the seat of the Mixed Tribunals and it is still used as a court. The court building "Mixed Tribunals" was designed by Alfonso Maniscalco in the Beaux-Arts tradition in 1887.
0.8 miSW
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Smouha, Alexandria
21 min walk • Smouha is an upper middle class neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It is home to the Security Directorate of Alexandria. In the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution the governorate placed fortified barriers around the building to protect it from acts of vandalism or terror, disrupting traffic on the 14th of May Bridge Rd.
0.7 miN
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Fleming, Alexandria
19 min walk • Fleming is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
1 miW
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Sidi Gaber, Alexandria
26 min walk • Sidi Gaber is a neighbourhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The interior section of the neighborhood contains the Sidi Gaber railway station, the main rail entry point to Alexandria for most travelers. The station is one of the oldest in Egypt, having served the eastern regions of the city before their transformation into major urban districts.
0.6 miN
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Bolkly, Alexandria
15 min walk • Bolkly is a neighbourhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The neighborhood is officially named Bulkeley, written as Bolkly. In speech however, the name has been modified over generations into a more pronounceable one for the local tongue, "Bokla".
1.5 miNE
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Shods, Alexandria
39 min walk • Shods is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The neighborhood was originally named Schutz after a wealthy Dutch-Egyptian landowner who lived in the area in the early 20th century, but it was later Arabized to Shods.
1.1 miNE
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Zezenia, Alexandria
28 min walk • Zezenia is an affluent neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Famous with Jewelry Museum, and Alexandria governor's house. Where you’ll find famous lawyers, doctors, and business executives.
0.8 miN
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Saba Pasha, Alexandria
20 min walk • Saba Pasha is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
0.8 miSW
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Camp Chezar, Alexandria
21 min walk • Camp Shezar is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It contains a cemetery that dates back to the 3rd century BC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kafr Abdu?

Nearby attractions include Bolkly, Alexandria (15 min walk), Fleming, Alexandria (19 min walk), Saba Pasha, Alexandria (20 min walk), Smouha, Alexandria (21 min walk).

How to get to Kafr Abdu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kafr Abdu:

Tram

Roshdy Station (9 min walk)
Mohamed Mahfouz Station (10 min walk)

Train

Al Zahria Station (18 min walk)
Sidi Gaber (21 min walk)