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Citadel of Salah Ed-Din
A medieval Islamic-era fortification on Mokattam Hill in Cairo, built by Saladin to protect the city from Crusader attacks.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Giza, Egypt · Africa
Giza works well as a base: 10 minutes from Būlāq Abū al ‘Ilā, 5km from Citadel of Salah Ed-Din.
Giza is a major city located in Giza, Egypt. With a population of 4,367,343, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Giza sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Giza to your route.
The Battle of al-Babein took place on March 18, 1167, during the third Crusader invasion of Egypt. King Amalric I of Jerusalem, and a Zengid army under Shirkuh, both hoped to take the control of Egypt over from the Fatimid Caliphate. Saladin served as Shirkuh’s highest-ranking officer in the battle. The result was aRead more
tactical draw between the forces, however the Crusaders failed to gain access to Egypt.
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Giza is located in Giza, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 30.0094 latitude, 31.2086 longitude.
Giza has a population of approximately 4,367,343 people, making it a major city in Egypt.
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6 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A medieval Islamic-era fortification on Mokattam Hill in Cairo, built by Saladin to protect the city from Crusader attacks.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Home to the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including Tutankhamun's golden treasures.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Cairo's oldest coffeehouse, open in a Khan el-Khalili alley since 1797 and run by seven generations of one family. Naguib Mahfouz wrote parts of the Cairo Trilogy in its back rooms, under the same tarnished mirrors.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, these 4,500-year-old pyramids are Egypt's most iconic monuments.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and a human head, guarding the Giza pyramid complex.
8 km · about 15 min drive
museum
The world's largest archaeological museum, built near the Pyramids of Giza to house the complete Tutankhamun collection and over 100,000 artifacts.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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