Cairo district, Egypt

Places to visit near Cairo

Cairo is a city in Cairo district, Egypt, home to about 7,734,614 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 96 mosques & dargahs, 57 forts & heritage, 25 museums and 16 churches. The must-see places are Al Fath Mosque (1 km), Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Azbakeya (1 km) and Sultan Alzahir Bebars Mosque (2 km).

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Cairo at a glance

Location
Cairo district, Egypt
Population
about 7,734,614
Coordinates
30.0626° N, 31.2497° E
Places within 50 km
239 (102 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Cairo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cairo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Cairo

98 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Cairo. The closest is Martyrs - Ahmad Hilmi (1 km); the best-known is Al Fath Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cairo

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cairo. The closest is Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cairo

25 museums within 100 km of Cairo. The closest is Beshtak Palace (2 km); the best-known is Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Cairo

17 churches within 100 km of Cairo. The closest is Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Azbakeya (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cairo

8 parks within 100 km of Cairo. The closest is Al Azbakeya Garden (1 km); the best-known is El Tahrir Square (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cairo

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cairo. The closest is Islamic Cairo (4 km); the best-known is Orman Botanic Garden (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cairo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cairo
  2. 1 km Al Fath Mosque · mosque, Cairo
  3. 1 km Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Azbakeya · church, Cairo
  4. 2 km Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar · mosque, Cairo
  5. 1 km Sultan Alzahir Bebars Mosque · mosque, Cairo
  6. 3 km Virgin Mary's Church / Massarra · church, Cairo
  7. 2 km Back to Cairo

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    Within 15 km of Cairo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cairo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs9698Martyrs - Ahmad Hilmi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5765Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar (2 km)
    Museums2525Beshtak Palace (2 km)
    Other attractions1818Chaar Hachamaim Synagogue (2 km)
    Churches1617Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Azbakeya (1 km)
    Parks88Al Azbakeya Garden (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Islamic Cairo (4 km)
    Caves44El Amry (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Jabal al Muqattam (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Gezira-Zamalek (3 km)
    Beaches & coast11Giza Pyramids (19 km)
    Buddhist sites11Franciscan Monastery and Center of Christian Oriental Studies (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Blāj ‘Ayn aş Şīrah (8 km)

    Cairo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cairo?

    Al Fath Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Azbakeya (church, about 1 km), Sultan Alzahir Bebars Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Virgin Mary's Church / Massarra (church, about 2 km), Chaar Hachamaim Synagogue (attraction, about 2 km), Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar (mosque, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cairo?

    239 places on Spotwander: 96 mosques & dargahs, 57 forts & heritage, 25 museums, 18 other attractions, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Cairo?

    Martyrs - Ahmad Hilmi, about 1 km by road; Misr Station Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cairo?

    Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar, about 2 km by road; Sakakini Palace (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cairo?

    Beshtak Palace, about 2 km by road; Espace Karim Francis (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cairo?

    Start in Cairo, visit Al Fath Mosque, then Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Azbakeya, then Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar, then Sultan Alzahir Bebars Mosque, then Virgin Mary's Church / Massarra, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cairo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cairo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.