Sights · Our pick in Cairo
Bab Zuweila
Fatimid gate
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Bab Zuweila
Bab Zuweila is the southern gate of Fatimid Cairo, built in the 11th century; the minarets on its towers belong to the neighbouring Mosque of al-Mu’ayyad and can be climbed for a view over the old city.
Why it's on our list
- Fatimid gate
- Rooftop views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bab Zuweila before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Bab Zuweila are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Bab el ShaariaM31.2 km15 min walk
- Mohamed NaguibM21.3 km17 min walk
- AttabaM2M31.4 km18 min walk
Key sights
- Khan el-Khalili750 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Citadel900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Pyramids of Giza14 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum14 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Cairo International Airport18 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Sphinx International Airport37 kmCar or taxi 111 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 17 min