Garden City

Garden City is an administrative quarter in central Cairo featuring curved streets lined with trees and European-style architecture. It sits between Qasr al-Ayni Street and the Nile Corniche, creating a distinct neighborhood with its own street pattern and building designs.

The area developed from swampland into royal grounds during Muhammad Ali's rule in the 19th century, leading to the construction of palaces like Kasr al-Dubara. This transformation established the foundation for the neighborhood's later development as an administrative and diplomatic hub.

The neighborhood houses many foreign embassies and diplomatic offices that shape its daily character and international significance. This concentration of representations from different countries gives the area a cosmopolitan feel that sets it apart from other Cairo districts.

The area connects to central Cairo easily through Sadat Metro Station at Tahrir Square, with taxis and buses serving Qasr al-Ayni Street regularly. Walking through the neighborhood is straightforward, though traffic can be heavy during peak hours on main streets.

The Vatican holds ownership of several plots from the original land division created during the neighborhood's planning. These property rights date back to the founding period and represent a rare example of foreign land ownership established in early 20th-century Cairo.

Location: Cairo Governorate

GPS coordinates: 30.03530,31.23110

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21