Qasr al-Nil Bridge, Road bridge in Cairo, Egypt
The Qasr al-Nil Bridge spans 1932 meters across the Nile River, connecting central Cairo with Zamalek Island through concrete and steel construction.
The bridge dates back to 1869 when Khedive Ismail commissioned its construction as the first bridge over the Nile in Cairo, replacing boat transportation.
Four bronze lion statues by French sculptor Alfred Jacquemart guard the bridge entrances, representing the connection between Egyptian and European artistic elements.
The structure carries six lanes of vehicular traffic and wide pedestrian walkways, serving as a primary transportation route between downtown Cairo and western districts.
The bridge features two illuminated towers at its entrances, with decorative lampposts along its length that light up the entire span at night.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Architects: Ralph Freeman
Official opening: June 6, 1933
Length: 1,932 m
GPS coordinates: 30.04374,31.22967
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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