Walks · Our pick in Cairo
Al-Muizz Street, from Bab al-Futuh to Bab Zuweila
On foot
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Mohammed Ali Moussa · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Photo Credit
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About Al-Muizz Street, from Bab al-Futuh to Bab Zuweila
Al-Muizz Street runs through the heart of medieval Cairo from Bab al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south, past mosques, madrasas, sabils and the great Qalawun complex, through Khan el-Khalili and the spice sellers.
Why it's on our list
- About 1 km
- Best late afternoon
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Al-Muizz Street, from Bab al-Futuh to Bab Zuweila before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Al-Muizz Street, from Bab al-Futuh to 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 ShaariaM3600 m8 min walk
- El GeishM31.1 km14 min walk
- AttabaM2M31.3 km17 min walk
Key sights
- Khan el-Khalili500 mWalk 6 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Citadel1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Pyramids of Giza15 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum15 kmCar or taxi 52 min
- Cairo International Airport17 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Sphinx International Airport37 kmCar or taxi 111 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 15 min