What's Bab ash-Sha'riyah Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Bab ash-Sha'riyah? Take time to see the sights like St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church while you're here. Khan el-Khalili and Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Bab ash-Sha'riyah
Flying to:
- Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
Things to See and Do in and around Bab ash-Sha'riyah
Things to See near Bab ash-Sha'riyah:
- St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- Al-Azhar Mosque (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
- Al-Azhar University (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Al-Azhar Park (1.2 mi/2 km away)
Things to Do near Bab ash-Sha'riyah:
- Khan el-Khalili (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)
- Egyptian Museum (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
- Al Fustat Garden (1.8 mi/2.8 km away)
- Zamalek Art Gallery (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Cairo Opera House (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Cairo?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 86°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 61°F)
- Rainiest months: March, February, January, November (average 0 inches of rainfall)