Cairo, Capital city in northeastern Egypt.
Cairo extends along both banks of the Nile River, with modern buildings standing next to ancient monuments and traditional Islamic architecture.
The Fatimid dynasty established Cairo in 969 CE as their capital, constructing the Al-Azhar Mosque which later developed into an educational institution.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains over 120,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the complete collection from Tutankhamun's tomb.
The city metro system operates three lines that connect major districts, offering an efficient way to navigate through the heavy traffic.
The Khan el-Khalili bazaar, established in 1382, remains an active marketplace where merchants sell spices, textiles, and traditional crafts.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: July 6, 0969
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Website: https://cairo.gov.eg
GPS coordinates: 30.04439,31.23573
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
Great Pyramid of Giza
12.2 km
Memphis
21.3 km
Egyptian Museum
442 m
Al-Azhar Mosque
2.6 km
Baron Empain Palace
10.3 km
Narmer Palette
446 m
Cairo Citadel
3 km
Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque
1.5 km
Sayeda Aisha Mosque
3 km
Cairo Tower
1.1 km
Al-Fustat
4.4 km
Khan el-Khalili
2.5 km
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
2.2 km
Muhammad Ali Mosque
2.9 km
Al-Hussein Mosque
2.7 km
Abdeen Palace
1.2 km
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
2.5 km
Aisha Fahmy Palace
1.9 km
Hanging Church
4.4 km
Cairo Geniza
4.3 km
Manial Palace and Museum
2 km
Al-Azhar Park
2.8 km
Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque
2.9 km
Al-Rifa'i Mosque
2.4 km
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
4.9 km
Islamic Cairo
2.6 km
Sakakini Palace
3.8 km
Al-Hakim Mosque
2.9 kmReviews
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