Makaber Al Sayeda Nafisa

Makaber Al Sayeda Nafisa is a cemetery in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Makaber Al Sayeda Nafisa is situated nearby to the museum السيدة نفيسه, as well as near the cemetery Madafin El Hulafa.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saladin Citadel of Cairo and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Saladin Citadel of Cairo

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The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt. Its construction was begun by Salah ad-Din in 1176 and continued by subsequent Egyptian rulers. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 1¼ km northeast of Makaber Al Sayeda Nafisa.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Museum

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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a national museum in Cairo, Egypt. The museum displays a collection of 50,000 artifacts, presenting the Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is situated 1¼ km southwest of Makaber Al Sayeda Nafisa.

Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan

Mosque

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The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 CE during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is situated 1½ km north of Makaber Al Sayeda Nafisa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sayyidah Zainab District and Old Cairo.

Sayyidah Zainab District

Suburb

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Sayyidah Zainab is one of the old traditional districts of Cairo, Egypt. Its name is based on the presence of the Sayyidah Zainab Mosque. It is known for its traditional restaurants, it also has the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood, which is one of the famous areas in the district, and the Ibn Tulun Mosque.