Bab El Azab Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel Advice

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Bab El Azab- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Bab El Azab, located within Cairo's Citadel, is a prominent 18th-century gate constructed by Radwan Katkhuda Al-Galfi. Serving as the main entrance for the Azab infantry regiment, the gate features two rectangular towers equipped with mechanisms to defend against intruders. Notably, it was the site of the 1811 massacre of Mamluk leaders, a pivotal event that consolidated Muhammad Ali Pasha's rule. Adjacent to significant landmarks like the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Al-Refai Mosque, Bab El Azab stands as a testament to Cairo's complex military and political past.

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Reviews of Bab El Azab

Pompa

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-07

it's a very nice gate but its need an urgent restoration and it can be a nice path to visit Sultan Hassan mosque
Josiah Wadsack

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-14

Cool gate, site of Muhammad Ali's slaughter of the Mamluks. No entry.
Abo Alnasr Ontabli

5
Reviewed: 2023-12-06

Historical old bab El Azab Cairo
Samia Elsaid

5
Reviewed: 2019-02-03

Elazzab gate is one of the many gates leading to the interiors of Sallaheddien Citadel...its not allowed For regular visitors to go through it ,though
Ali baqer

1
Reviewed: 2018-11-30

It is a very wonderful historic place that reveals one of the beautiful eras of egypt. However, it is not safe. You can only access it from the front gate which means that you have to walk a decent amount in front of the homeless people who will surround you from every single direction and will grab you and force you to pay them. Otherwise, will not let you go making your trip disgusting and awful. Moreover, The inside of the landmark is literally a shelter for the poor and the homeless, they pee on the stairways and sleep on the walls, throw their garbage on the ways making it very difficult and dangerous to walk inside and outside. I will never visit this place again unfortunately, unless they filter it from the inside and outside and make it safe for visitors and tourists. My advise for you is to not go to this place and just enjoy seeing it from the far.