Maydān Alf Maskan
Maydān Alf Maskan is a square in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Maydān Alf Maskan is situated nearby to the suburb Zeitoun.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Heliopolis and Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima.
Heliopolis
Archaeological site
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Heliopolis was a major city of ancient Egypt. It was the capital of the Heliopolite or 13th Nome of Lower Egypt and a major religious centre. Its site is within the boundaries of Ain Shams and El Matareya, districts in northeastern Cairo. Heliopolis is situated 3½ km west of Maydān Alf Maskan.
Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima
Church
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima or just Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in Cairo is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the city of Cairo, the capital of the African country of Egypt. Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima is situated 1½ km south of Maydān Alf Maskan.
Cairo Military Academy Stadium
Stadium
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The Cairo Military Academy Stadium is located in Cairo, Egypt and has a total capacity of 28,500. It was one of six stadiums used in the 2006 African Cup of Nations, held in Egypt. Cairo Military Academy Stadium is situated 3 km east of Maydān Alf Maskan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include East Cairo and North Cairo.
East Cairo
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The eastern districts of Cairo are a series of planned communities which have been built away from the congestion of historic Cairo. The most prominent communities are Heliopolis, Nasr City, and New Cairo.
North Cairo
The northern districts of Greater Cairo form a vast and highly populated region, but which is generally of little interest to the tourist. The ancient city of Heliopolis was here, but it's mostly covered over by urban sprawl of the Matariya neighborhood.
Zeitoun
Suburb
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Zeitoun, also al-Zeitoun, is one of the eight districts that make up the Northern Area in Cairo, Egypt. It is known for its Marian apparitions at the Coptic Church of the Virgin Mary of Zeitoun, reported in 1968–1971. Zeitoun is situated 4 km southwest of Maydān Alf Maskan.
Maydān Alf Maskan
- Type: Square
- Also known as: “Alf Maskan Square” and “Maydan Alf Maskan”
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.11891° or 30° 7′ 8″ northLongitude
31.34045° or 31° 20′ 26″ eastElevation
43 metres (141 feet)Open location code
8G2H489R+H5GeoNames ID
8026324
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In Other Languages
“Maydān Alf Maskan” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ميدان ألف مسكن”
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