Aquarium Grotto Garden, Botanical garden and aquarium in Zamalek district, Giza, Egypt
The Aquarium Grotto Garden extends over 9.5 acres, featuring 49 aquariums containing Nile fish, marine species, and ornamental fish varieties.
Khedive Ismail established this garden in 1867, coinciding with the Suez Canal inauguration, and officially opened to the public in November 1902.
The garden combines Egyptian and French design elements, with structures made from red sand and Aswan clay, creating caves and coral-like passages.
The garden entrance fee is 5 Egyptian pounds for nationals and 20 Egyptian pounds for international visitors, with access to all aquariums and botanical areas.
The garden features rare trees imported from Madagascar, Australia, and Thailand, alongside artificial lakes and water fountains scattered throughout the grounds.
Location: Giza Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Address: El Gabalaya St., Zamalek, Cairo
Phone: +201091593825
GPS coordinates: 30.05663,31.21870
Latest update: May 23, 2025 23:05
Cairo preserves an architectural heritage spanning over fifteen centuries. This collection includes religious buildings, traditional houses, and utilitarian structures that reflect the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods. Mosques such as Sultan Hassan with its 68-meter minaret stand alongside ancient homes with mashrabiya windows, while the 9th-century Nilometer highlights the river's importance in Egyptian society. The route passes through various historic districts, from El Khalifa with its medieval monuments to Ottoman houses from the 16th and 17th centuries like Bayt Al-Suhaymi or those housing the Gayer-Anderson Museum. Aqsunqur Mosque stands out with its Iznik tiles showcasing floral motifs, a legacy of Ottoman influence. The City of the Dead, a cemetery stretching four kilometers, illustrates the continuity between burial sites and inhabited areas. Green spaces like Al-Azhar Park offer views of a dense city where traditions blend with everyday life.
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