El Khalifa, Administrative district in South Area, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
El Khalifa encompasses residential neighborhoods with a combination of contemporary structures and traditional housing across its urban landscape.
The district received its name from Islamic Caliphate leaders who established authority and influence in this region during their administrative rule.
The district maintains multiple mosques and traditional markets that represent the continued preservation of Islamic architectural and social traditions.
Public transportation networks connect El Khalifa to central Cairo, with regular bus services and metro stations providing access throughout the day.
Local markets in El Khalifa display an array of Egyptian products, from fresh produce to handcrafted items, contributing to the district economy.
Location: South Area
Location: Cairo Governorate
Website: https://khalifa.atharlina.com/ar/about-us
GPS coordinates: 30.01654,31.25442
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:33
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.
Cairo Citadel
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Sayeda Aisha Mosque
938 m
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
1.4 km
Muhammad Ali Mosque
1.4 km
Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque
677 m
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
1.2 km
National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
1.1 km
Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i
741 m
Gayer-Anderson Museum
1.4 km
Al-Gawhara Palace
1.3 km
Cairo Citadel Clock
1.5 km
Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque
1.5 km
Egyptian National Military Museum
1.6 km
Mausoleum of Sayyida Ruqayya
1 km
Juyushi Mosque
1.5 km
Madrasa of Sarghatmish
1.6 km
Lulua Mosque
1.4 km
Mausoleum of Shajarat al-Durr
1.1 km
Al-Sultaniyya
961 m
Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu
1.6 km
National Police Museum
1.6 km
Mathaf Mustafa Kamil
1.5 km
Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli
1.6 km
Mosque of Qanibay al-Muhammadi
1.6 km
Al-Burdayni Mosque
1.1 km
Mausoleum of the family of Tabataba
539 m
Mausoleum of al-Ashraf Khalil
848 m
Mausoleum of Fatima Khatun
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