Al Kendy District
Al Kendy District is a neighborhood in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Al Kendy District is situated nearby to the neighborhood Al Nasr Buildings, as well as near Sakr Quraish Buildings.Places of Interest
Highlights include Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque and Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i.
Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Md iet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Lulua Mosque or al-Lu'lu'a Mosque is a mosque in the Muqattam Hills that surround Cairo, Egypt. Built during the reign of the third Fatimid caliph, al-Hakim, in the Fatimid architectural style, the mosque was completed in c. 1016 CE. Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque is situated 4 km northwest of Al Kendy District.
Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i
Tomb
Photo: PaFra, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i is a mausoleum dedicated to al-Shafi'i, founder of the homonymous school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence. Located at the Imam Shafi'i Street in the City of the Dead, Cairo, the mausoleum is a hallmark of Ayyubid style architecture and historical significance. Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i is situated 4 km northwest of Al Kendy District.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ma’adi and Tura.
Ma’adi
Ma'adi a suburban district of Cairo, to the south of the city center on the eastern bank of the Nile, consists of two distinct areas, Old Ma'adi and New Ma'adi.
Tura
Village
Photo: Mohamed Ouda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tura was the primary quarry for limestone in ancient Egypt. The site, which was known by the ancient Egyptians as Troyu or Royu, is located about halfway between modern-day Cairo and Helwan. Tura is situated 6 km south of Al Kendy District.
Old Cairo
Photo: Blago Tebi, CC BY 3.0.
Old Cairo is the extensive district of southern Cairo from the southern boundary of Garden City down to the precinct commonly known as Coptic Cairo.
Al Kendy District
- Type: Neighborhood
- Categories: residential area and locality
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
29.9896° or 29° 59′ 23″ northLongitude
31.29049° or 31° 17′ 26″ eastOpen location code
7GXHX7QR+R5OpenStreetMap ID
way 703299641OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residentialOpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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In Other Languages
“Al Kendy District” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الحى الكندي”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Al Nasr Buildings and Sakr Quraish Buildings.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Saqr Qorish Park and Saqer Qoresh Bus Station.
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