Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah
Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah is a mosque in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah is situated nearby to the church Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima, as well as near the suburb Zeitoun.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima and Heliopolis.
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 670 metres southeast of Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah.
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 4 km northwest of Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah.
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 2½ km east of Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include East Cairo and Zeitoun.
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. Cairo International Airport is also located in this area, just to the east of Heliopolis.
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 3½ km west of Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah.
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.
Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah
- Type: Mosque
- Also known as: “As Sayidah Juwayriyyah Mosque”, “As Sayyidah Juwayrīyah Mosque”, and “Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayriyah”
- Category: religion
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.11121° or 30° 6′ 40″ northLongitude
31.34134° or 31° 20′ 29″ eastElevation
55 metres (180 feet)Open location code
8G2H486R+FGGeoNames ID
8028579
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In Other Languages
“Masjid as Sayyidah Juwayrīyah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مسجد السيدة جويرية”
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