Bāb al Lūq
District of Cairo
Cairo Governorate - Egypt

1959 African Cup of Nations

The 1959 African Cup of Nations was the second edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa. It was hosted and won by the United Arab Republic, a short-lived confederation between Egypt and Syria. Only three teams participated: host team United Arab Republic, Sudan and Ethiopia. All three matches took place in Cairo.

Located at 30.05, 31.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1959 in African football, International football (soccer) competitions hosted by Egypt, Africa Cup of Nations, 1959 African Cup of Nations, 1959 in Egypt

TWA Flight 903

TWA Flight 903 was a regularly scheduled flight from Bombay (Mumbai), India to New York-Idlewild, via Cairo and Rome-Ciampino. The Star of Maryland, a Lockheed Constellation L-749A, flew the route on the night of August 31, 1950. It departed Cairo at 23:35 for Rome-Ciampino with 55 persons aboard (48 passengers and seven crew members) in good weather.

Located at 30.05, 31.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by in-flight fires, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by mechanical failure, Aviation accidents and incidents in Egypt, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1950, 1950 in Egypt, Accidents and incidents involving the Lockheed Constellation

House of Representatives (Egypt)

The House of Representatives is the lower house of Egypt's bicameral parliament. It plays a more important role in drafting legislation and day-to-day legislative duties than the Shura Council, the upper house. The Assembly chose the members of the Constituent Assembly of Egypt. On 14 June 2012, the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt ruled that part of the parliamentary election had been invalid and ordered a new ballot, citing alleged problems in the election of members.

Located at 30.0401, 31.2366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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National lower houses, Government of Egypt, House of Representatives (Egypt)

Abdeen Palace

Abdeen Palace is a historic Cairo palace, and one of the official residences and the principal workplace of the President of Egypt, located above Qasr el-Nil Street in eastern Downtown Cairo, Egypt.

Located at 30.0417, 31.2483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Headquarters of the Arab League

The Headquarters of the Arab League is located near the downtown business district of Cairo, Egypt. The headquarters building has a magnificent view of the Nile River and Qasr al-Nil Bridge just to the west.

Located at 30.0442, 31.2347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Arab League, Buildings and structures in Cairo, Organisations based in Cairo, Downtown Cairo

Ministry of Education (Egypt)

The Ministry of Education of Egypt is a ministry responsible for education in Egypt. The current Minister of Education of Egypt is Ibrahim Deif.

Located at 30.0364, 31.2364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ministries of Egypt, Education in Egypt, Education ministries

Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue (Cairo)

The Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue (lit. Gate of Heaven) is located in Cairo, Egypt. The synagogue was also known as Temple Ismailia and the Adly Street Synagogue. Its long-time leader was Chief Rabbi Chaim Nahum. In 2008, the synagogue marked its 100th anniversary. The synagogue was built in a style evoking ancient Egyptian temples, and was once the largest building on the boulevard. When the synagogue opened in 1899, there was a vibrant Jewish community in Cairo.

Located at 30.0514, 31.2436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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19th-century synagogues, Downtown Cairo, Religious organizations established in 1899, Synagogues in Cairo

6th October Bridge

The 6th October Bridge is an elevated highway in central Cairo, Egypt. The 20.5 kilometres bridge and causeway crosses the Nile River twice from the west bank suburbs, east through Gezira Island to Downtown Cairo, and on to connect the city to the Cairo International Airport to the east. Its name commemorates the date of 'The Crossing' which commenced the outbreak day of the October War in 1973.

Located at 30.0492, 31.2286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Cairo, Bridges over the Nile, Downtown Cairo, Gezira Island, Bridges completed in 1996

Azbakeya

Azbakeya is one of the districts of Cairo, Egypt in the centre of Cairo, and contains many historically important establishments. One of these is the Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Azbakeya), which was inaugurated by Pope Mark VIII in 1800. and served as the seat of the Coptic Pope in Cairo from 1800 to 1971. Azbakeya was the place were the first Cairo Opera House was established, until it was burnt in 1970.

Located at 30.0528, 31.2483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Beit El-Umma

Beit El-Umma (House of the People) is a historic house museum and Saad Zaghlul biographical museum in Cairo, Egypt.

Located at 30.0375, 31.2378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums in Cairo, Biographical museums in Egypt, History museums in Egypt, Historic house museums in Egypt, Buildings and structures in Cairo

Shepheard's Hotel

Shepheard's Hotel was the leading hotel in Cairo and one of the most celebrated hotels in the world from the middle of the 19th century until it was burned down in 1952. A modern hotel called the Shepheard Hotel was built nearby in 1957.

Located at 30.0422, 31.2317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Dubara Palace

The Dubara Palace is located in Kasr EL-Ainy street in the Garden City district in downtown Cairo, Egypt. It is used for an evangelical church school. Now known as Kaser Eldobara language school.

Located at 30.0375, 31.2339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Cairo, Palaces in Egypt, Buildings and structures in Cairo

Khairy Pasha palace

The neo-Mameluk building and former palace of Khairy Pacha is on 113 Qasr el-Aini Street, on Midan el Tahrir, Cairo and has served as the American University in Cairo's (AUC) Tahrir Square campus ('AUC Downtown' since 1920). The building in the photograph on the right was originally the Girls School of the Greek Community of Cairo. In 1964 it was sold to AUC and served as the 'Greek Campus'. Ideally the photograph should be replaced with one of the main AUC building.

Located at 30.0428, 31.2372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Palaces in Egypt, American University in Cairo, Buildings and structures in Cairo, Downtown Cairo

Tahrir Square

Tahrir Square (English: Liberation Square), also known as "Martyr Square", is a major public town square in Downtown Cairo, Egypt.

Located at 30.0444, 31.2357 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Downtown Cairo, Squares in Cairo, National squares, Buildings and structures of the Arab Spring, 2011–2012 Egyptian revolution

Qasr al-Nil Bridge

The Qasr al-Nil Bridge (originally named Khedive Ismail Bridge) spans the Nile River in central Cairo, Egypt. It connects downtown Cairo to Gezira Island and the Zamalek district. At the bridge's east and west approaches there are two large stone lion statues flanking each entrance, they are late 19th century works by Henri Alfred Jacquemart; French sculptor and animalier. The newer and wider 6th October Bridge parallels its route 0.8 kilometres to the south.

Located at 30.0437, 31.2295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Cairo, Bridges over the Nile, Bridges completed in 1933, Downtown Cairo, Gezira Island, Visitor attractions in Cairo

Bab al-Louq

Bab al-Louq is a neighborhood in downtown Cairo. The Egyptian Ministry of Interior is located here.

Located at 30.05, 31.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Districts of Cairo

Institut d'Égypte

The Institut d’Égypte was a learned academy formed by Napoleon Bonaparte to carry out research during his Egyptian campaign.

Located at 30.0422, 31.2359 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Egyptology, Learned societies, 1798 in Egypt

Downtown Cairo

Downtown Cairo,, has been the urban center of Cairo, Egypt since the late 19th century, when the district was designed and built.

Located at 30.0475, 31.2383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Downtown Cairo, Districts of Cairo, History of Cairo

The Townhouse Gallery

The Townhouse Gallery was established in 1998 as an independent, non-profit art space in Egypt with a goal of making contemporary arts accessible to all without compromising creative practice. The Townhouse supports artistic work in a wide range of media through exhibitions, residencies for artists and curators, educational initiatives and outreach programs.

Located at 30.0489, 31.2378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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The Mogamma

The Mogamma is a government building in Cairo, Egypt. The Mogamma was the result of a series of master plans for the Qasr el Nil area, which used to be occupied by the British Barracks. In 1947 when King Farouk ordered the demolition of the barracks upon the departure of British troops from the area, a series of urban planning proposals ensued. The idea for a centralized all-in-one administrative building emerged from the 1947 plans and construction began in 1948 and ended in 1951.

Located at 30.0431, 31.235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1952, Buildings and structures in Cairo, Downtown Cairo

Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade (Egypt)

The Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade is the ministry in charge of trade and industry in Egypt. Its headquarters are in Cairo. The position of Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade has been held by Dr. Samir El-Sayiad since 2011.

Located at 30.0419, 31.2325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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2011 Egyptian revolution

The Egyptian Revolution of 2011 took place following a popular uprising that began on 25 January 2011. It was a diverse movement of demonstrations, marches, plaza occupations, riots, non-violent civil resistance, acts of civil disobedience and labor strikes. Millions of protesters from a variety of socio-economic and religious backgrounds demanded the overthrow of the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

Located at 30.0444, 31.2356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt)

The Ministry of Health and Population is the ministry in charge of health and population in Egypt. Its headquarters are in Cairo. Mohamed Hamed Mostafa is the current minister, appointed in August 2012. Former minister Professor Dr. Hatem El-Gabaly was appointed as Egypt's Minister of Health in December 2005.

Located at 30.0392, 31.2372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ministries of Egypt, Health in Egypt, Health ministries

Maspero television building

Maspero is the name of the huge building on the bank of the Nile river in Cairo, Egypt. It is the headquarters of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (formerly the Arab Radio and Television Union, the oldest state-run broadcasting organisation in the Arab World, and Africa. Maspero is also the name of the street, which this building overlooks.

Located at 30.0533, 31.2308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Office buildings completed in 1960, Towers completed in 1960, 20th century in Egypt, Buildings and structures in Cairo, Media company headquarters

Abu al-'Ila Mosque

Sultan Abu al-'Ila Mosque is one of most famous mosques in Islamic Cairo in Egypt. The mosque now based on 23 pure white marble columns . the platform is masterpiece made of Indian teak . the roof plated in gold leaf with amazing tiny trappings. Inside walls and dome are decorated with Islamic colored inscriptions . and the dome at outside like all Mamluks's age made of stone . Born in Mecca in the late 8th-century CE, Sultan Abu al-'Ila moved to Egypt to be near Ahl al-Bayt.

Located at 30.0394, 31.2297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Arabic architecture, Mosques in Cairo, Mamluk architecture, Medieval Cairo