Outdoors · Our pick in Cairo
Al-Azhar Park
A garden on the old city
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Image courtesy of © Djehouty · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Al-Azhar Park
Al-Azhar Park was created by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture on land that had been a rubbish mound for centuries, and opened in 2005; its gardens, lakes and terraces look across Historic Cairo to the Citadel and its minarets. Come for sunset.
Why it's on our list
- Sunset views
- Restaurants
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Al-Azhar Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Al-Azhar Park 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.
Key sights
- Khan el-Khalili1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Citadel1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 14 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Pyramids of Giza14 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum15 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Cairo International Airport17 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Sphinx International Airport38 kmCar or taxi 113 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 18 min