Zamalek, Residential district on Gezira Island, Cairo, Egypt
The northern area of Zamalek contains numerous diplomatic missions and embassies, while the southern section features extensive sports facilities and public gardens.
The district emerged in the late 19th century when Khedive Ismail transformed the island from a botanical garden into an upscale residential neighborhood.
The Museum of Islamic Ceramics, Cairo Opera House, and numerous art galleries establish Zamalek as a central location for Egyptian artistic expression.
Four bridges connect the island to mainland Cairo: Qasr El Nil Bridge, Galaa Bridge, 15 May Bridge, and 6th October Bridge.
The district recorded 14,946 residents in 2017, distributed across four administrative subdivisions called shiakhas.
Location: Gharb
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
GPS coordinates: 30.06194,31.22056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
This route through Cairo leads to Ottoman houses, medieval mosques, and Coptic churches. The path includes the Nilometer for water measurement, the blue tiles of Aqsunqur Mosque, and Islamic art at the Gayer-Anderson Museum.
The historical monuments of Cairo range from ancient pyramids to medieval mosques. The religious heritage includes Coptic churches and Fatimid mosques. Museums exhibit collections of Egyptian antiquities, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. The historic center features traditional souks, Ottoman palaces, and Mameluke fortifications. The monumental historical sites extend from ancient pyramids to medieval mosques, covering a wide array of architectural styles and eras.
Egyptian Museum
2 km
Narmer Palette
2 km
Cairo Tower
1.8 km
Aisha Fahmy Palace
537 m
Cairo Opera House
2.2 km
6th October Bridge
1.6 km
Egyptian National Library and Archives
832 m
El Sawy Culture Wheel
402 m
Maspero television building
1.4 km
Nile City Towers
1.3 km
Aquarium Grotto Garden
618 m
Imbaba Bridge
1.5 km
Tara
993 m
Gezirah Palace
678 m
Gezira Center for Modern Art
2.1 km
Building of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1.2 km
All Saints' Cathedral, Cairo
533 m
Sinan Pasha Mosque
1.1 km
Abdel-Latif Abu-Rajelha Stadium
1.7 km
Boulaq Museum
1.3 km
Mit Okba Stadium
1.7 km
Museum Of Modern Egyptian Art
2.1 km
Umm Kulthum
524 m
Palace of Arts
2.1 km
Gezira obelisk
1.8 km
Cairo Tower
1.8 km
Islamic Ceramics Museum
676 m
Mosque of al-Qadi Yahya
916 mReviews
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