Heliopolis War Cemetery, Cairo

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Heliopolis War Cemetery is a war cemetery in the Heliopolis district of Cairo, Egypt for British and Commonwealth service personnel. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 1,742 British and Commonwealth casualties of World War II are buried or commemorated there, and it contains 83 war graves of people of other nationalities. The cemetery was designed by Hubert Worthington. ()

Coordinates: 30°4'44"N, 31°19'46"E

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Heliopolis War Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sultana Malak Palace, Baron Empain Palace, Unknown Soldier Memorial, Heliopolis Palace.

1.1 kmN
Palace
Sultana Malak Palace, Cairo
18 min walk • The Sultana Malak Palace, a hidden gem nestled in the bustling city of Cairo, Egypt, is a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage. This historic landmark, situated in the Heliopolis district, is a striking example of early 20th-century design, combining...
~850 mN
Palace, Historical place, Forts and castles
Baron Empain Palace, Cairo
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cairo's Heliopolis suburb, the Baron Empain Palace stands as a testament to the eclectic architectural heritage of Egypt. This distinctive palace, also known as Le Palais Hindou, was constructed between 1907 and 1911 by the Belgian industrialist...
2.1 kmSW
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Unknown Soldier Memorial, Cairo
35 min walk • The Unknown Soldier Memorial in Cairo, Egypt, stands as a solemn tribute to the Egyptian soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty, particularly those who remained unidentified. This poignant landmark, located in the Nasr City district of Cairo, was inaugurated...
1.5 kmNW
Palace
Heliopolis Palace, Cairo
24 min walk • The Heliopolis Palace is one of the three Egyptian presidential palaces and residences, the others being Montaza Palace and Ras el-Tin Palace, for the executive office of the President of Egypt.
1.7 kmN
Church
Our Lady of Heliopolis Co-Cathedral, Cairo
27 min walk • Our Lady of Heliopolis Co-Cathedral, also known as the Latin Cathedral of Our Lady of Heliopolis, or the Basilica of the Holy Virgin, is a Roman Catholic church building, located on Al-Ahram Square in the Heliopolis neighbourhood of Cairo, Egypt.
1.5 kmN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Cairo
24 min walk • St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church is the first Coptic parish that was built and established in the district of Heliopolis in Cairo, Egypt. Being one of several Coptic Orthodox Churches in Heliopolis, St. Mark's Church is specifically located on Cleopatra Street, near the Cleopatra Hospital.
2 kmSE
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of Egypt, Cairo
32 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of Egypt, also called Coptic Catholic Cathedral of Cairo, is a Coptic Catholic church building at 39 Mustafa Fahmi Street in Cairo, Egypt. The cathedral serves as the main church of the Catholic Coptic Patriarchate of Alexandria which began in 1741 as an apostolic vicariate created by Pope Benedict XIV.
1.4 kmS
Mosque
Rabaa Al-Adawiya Mosque, Cairo
22 min walk • The Rabaa Al-Adawiya Mosque, also transliterated Rabi'a Al-Adawiya, Rabaa El-Adawia or Rabaa El-Adaweya, is a mosque located on the northern edge of Nasr City district in eastern Cairo. It was named after the 8th-century Sufi saint Rabia Al-Adawiya.
1.5 kmN
Synagogue
Vitali Madjar Synagogue, Cairo
24 min walk • Vitali Madjar Synagogue is a synagogue in Cairo, Egypt. It is located on el-Missalah street off Ibrahim street in Heliopolis. It was erected in 1928.
2 kmNW
Museum, History museum
Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum, Cairo
32 min walk • Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum is a biographical museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after and about Gamal Abdel Nasser, the former President of Egypt.
1.7 kmSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Tiba Outlet Mall, Cairo
27 min walk • Tiba Outlet Mall is the first outlet mall built in Egypt as part of Nasr City in Cairo. It was opened in 2011. The 30,850 sq ft mall contains more than 34 retail outlets, an amusement park, dining and entertainment, a cinema along with an underground parking garage capable of holding 107 vehicles, and a Carrefour supermarket.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Heliopolis War Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Baron Empain Palace, Cairo (14 min walk), Sultana Malak Palace, Cairo (18 min walk), Rabaa Al-Adawiya Mosque, Cairo (22 min walk), Heliopolis Palace, Cairo (24 min walk).

How to get to Heliopolis War Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Heliopolis War Cemetery:

Metro

Koleyet El Banat • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)
Stadium • Lines: 3 (22 min walk)

Bus

Koleyet El Banat Metro (10 min walk)
International Bus Station (35 min walk)