Ezbet Al Nakhl Metro Bus Stop (Al Sehah St. & Ezbet Al Nakhl Bridge)

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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 2 km southwest of Ezbet Al Nakhl Metro Bus Stop (Al Sehah St. & Ezbet Al Nakhl Bridge).

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North Cairo

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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.

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 4½ km south of Ezbet Al Nakhl Metro Bus Stop (Al Sehah St. & Ezbet Al Nakhl Bridge).

Ezbet Al Nakhl Metro Bus Stop (Al Sehah St. & Ezbet Al Nakhl Bridge)

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