Sights · Our pick in Cairo
Ben Ezra Synagogue
The Cairo Geniza
About Ben Ezra Synagogue
The Ben Ezra Synagogue stands in Coptic Cairo, in the old quarter of Fustat. Its storeroom held the Cairo Geniza, a vast archive of medieval manuscripts found in the 19th century.
Why it's on our list
- Coptic Cairo
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ben Ezra Synagogue before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Ben Ezra Synagogue 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
- Mar GirgisM1150 m2 min walk
- Al-ZahraaM11.2 km14 min walk
- Al-Malek Al-SalehM11.3 km17 min walk
Key sights
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)4.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 23 min
- The Citadel5.1 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Khan el-Khalili5.6 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 25 min
- The Pyramids of Giza9.8 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum11 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Cairo International Airport22 kmCar or taxi 70 min
- Sphinx International Airport36 kmCar or taxi 107 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station6.5 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min