Cairo - Gezira Gezira Bulaq
From the Ezbekiya Gardens the modern Shari 26 July, lined with shops and offices, runs west and then northwest and crosses the Nile on 26 July Bridge to reach the island of Gezira, 3mi/ 5km long and just under 1,100yd/ 1,000m across.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Gezira
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Related Attractions
Cairo Tower
In the southern half of Gezira is the great landmark and emblem of the modern city of Cairo, the 614ft/187m high Cairo Tower, with observation platforms and a restaurant from which there are panoramic views of the city.
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Restaurant or food service
El-Tahrir Bridge
The south end of Gezira can be reached direct from the Midan el-Tahrir by way of the El-Tahrir Bridge.
Gezira Fountain
Off the southern tip of Gezira, in the middle of the Nile, a fountain forms a prominent feature in the landscape.
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