6th of October Panorama, Military museum in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
The museum contains a large circular painting displaying scenes from the 1973 October War, accompanied by military equipment and documentary presentations.
Established in 1983 through cooperation between Egypt and North Korea, the museum opened on October 5, 1989, to document the events of the October War.
The cylindrical structure incorporates Islamic architectural elements and houses exhibits that demonstrate Egyptian military achievements through multimedia presentations and artifacts.
Located near the Exhibition Land metro station, the museum provides guided tours in multiple languages and contains food kiosks in the waiting area.
Visitors experience the war events from a rotating platform while watching a 360-degree film of Egyptian forces crossing the Suez Canal.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: 30.07420,31.30670
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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