Sights · Our pick in Cairo
Baron Empain Palace
The Hindu palace
About Baron Empain Palace
The Baron Empain Palace was built in the early 20th century for Édouard Empain, the Belgian industrialist who founded Heliopolis, in a style inspired by the temples of Angkor and India. Restored, it is open to visitors; the ministry lists it from 9am to 6pm.
Why it's on our list
- Open 9am–6pm
- Restored
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Baron Empain Palace before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Baron Empain Palace 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
- Koleyet El BanatM3350 m4 min walk
- Al AhramM3650 m8 min walk
Key sights
- Khan el-Khalili7.8 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 31 min
- The Citadel8.7 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Cairo International Airport9.6 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)10 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- The Pyramids of Giza22 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum23 kmCar or taxi 72 min
- Sphinx International Airport43 kmCar or taxi 128 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station8.5 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 33 min