Al-Qahira Castle, Ta'izz

Name: Al-Qahira Castle
Address: Ta'izz, Yemen

#1 among attractions in Ta'izz

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Al-Qahira Castle is a historical castle in the ancient city of Taiz, Yemen. It is located on the northern slope of Mount Sabr, which is based on rocky highlands overlooking the city. It is said that the area was originally referred as the old Taiz, and later renamed as Al-Qahira. The castle is considered as the nucleus of the city of Taiz. ()

Local name: قلعة القاهرة Coordinates: 13°34'0"N, 44°0'49"E

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Ta'izz Yemen

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Nearby attractions include: Ashrafiya Mosque, Jabal Sabir, Al-Qahirah District, Al-Shohada'a Stadium.

~1820 ftNW
Mosque
Ashrafiya Mosque, Ta'izz
9 min walk • Madrasa and Mosque of Al-Ashrafiya or Al-Ashrafiya Mosque is a historical madrasa-mosque located in the old city of Taiz, Yemen at the foot of Mount Sabr in the southwestern part of the city. It is arguably the most notable preserved artifact of Taiz, given its distinct and beautiful design.
4.4 miSE
Mountain
Jabal Sabir, Ta'izz
113 min walk • Jabal Sabir, also spelled Jabal Saber, is a mountain located in south Taiz, Yemen. It is one of the highest mountains in Yemen.
1.3 miN
Neighbourhood
Al-Qahirah District, Ta'izz
33 min walk • Al Qahirah District is a district of the Taiz Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 149,394 inhabitants.
0.9 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Shohada'a Stadium, Ta'izz
23 min walk • Al-Shohada'a Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Zinjibar, Abyan, Yemen. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Hassan. The stadium holds 15,000 people.
5.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Hasban A'la, Ta'izz
141 min walk • Ḩaşbān A'la is a sub-district located in the Al-Misrakh District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Ḩaşbān A'la had a population of 5,026 according to the 2004 census.
4.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Ash-Sha'banyah as-Sufla, Ta'izz
118 min walk • Ash-Shaʿbanyah as-Sufla is a sub-district located in the At-Ta'iziyah District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Ash-Shaʿbanyah as-Sufla had a population of 9,259 according to the 2004 census.
4.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Jarah, Ta'izz
116 min walk • Jarah is a sub-district located in the Al-Misrakh District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Jarah had a population of 1,596 according to the 2004 census.
6.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Abdan
164 min walk • Abdan is a sub-district located in the Al-Misrakh District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Abdan had a population of 9,168 according to the 2004 census.
4.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Taluq, Ta'izz
114 min walk • Ṭaluq is a sub-district located in the Al-Misrakh District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Ṭaluq had a population of 3,229 according to the 2004 census.
6.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Hadhran
159 min walk • Ḥaḏran is a sub-district located in the At-Ta'iziyah District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Ḥaḏran had a population of 10,451 according to the 2004 census.
4.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Anbiyān, Ta'izz
105 min walk • Anbiyān is a sub-district located in the Al-Misrakh District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Anbiyān had a population of 2,742 according to the 2004 census.