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Zamalek
An elegant district on an island in the Nile at the centre of Cairo, with leafy gardens, sports grounds and four bridges to the riverbanks.
The story
Zamalek is an affluent district on an island in the Nile at the centre of Cairo, geologically part of the west bank and separated from it by the Blind Canal, cut in the second half of the 19th century. The northern third is residential, while the southern two thirds are mostly sports grounds and public gardens. Since the first quarter of the 20th century it has been known as one of the most refined and quiet districts of the city.
Good to know
- Four bridges connect the island: Qasr El Nil, Galaa, 15 May and 6th October.
- The southern two thirds of the island are mostly sports grounds and public gardens.