6th October Bridge, Egypt

From series “The Longest Bridges in the World”

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Year: 1996. Lenght: 20.5 km.

In Cairo is the bridge of 6 October with the length of 20.5 km. This bridge crosses the Nile twice and connects the western part of the city to the international airport, which is located in the eastern part of Cairo. The bridge was named to honor the important historical event. On 6 October 1973, the Ramadan war between Egypt and Israel began. The bridge building started in Cairo in 1969 and lasted a little over 30 years. In 1996 the bridge was put into operation.

Since the opening, the bridge of 6 October has been the most important street of the capital, but also of the whole state. Every day driving more than 500,000 people cross the bridge, which is also the number of guests from other countries. With care that traffic on the bridge is very dense at any time of the day, the trip takes about 45 minutes. From the bridge, the wonderful panoramas open onto the sights of Cairo. The tourists have a unique opportunity to see the beautiful mosques and churches from the new viewpoint and to observe the busy streets of Cairo from the height.

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Best hotels near 6th October Bridge

Isis Hotel 2

Located in 0 km from 6th October Bridge
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Rooms: 17

All rooms at Isis Hotel 2 are air-conditioned and simply decorated. Each room includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking

Venus Hostel

Located in 1 km from 6th October Bridge
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Rooms: 26

Free maps are available at Venus for guests to help orient themselves. Venus Hotel provides a variety of services including 24 hour room service, … More: photo, rates and booking

Star Plaza Hotel

Located in 2 km from 6th October Bridge
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Rooms: 18

Furnished with a simple décor, all units at Star Plaza Hotel come with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and wardrobe. The bathroom is fitted with … More: photo, rates and booking

Four Seasons Cairo At The First Residence

Located in 3 km from 6th October Bridge
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Rooms: 269

All rooms at The First Residence Cairo feature stylish colonial decor and a balcony with panoramic city or Nile views. They are equipped with a … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around 6th October Bridge - Cairo

On Muizz Street (or Shareʻ El Muizz), there is a no less interesting market called the Coppersmiths Bazaar that is a great place to shop interesting souvenirs. For more than a thousand years, skillful artisans have made items of incredible beauty from copper and brass in Cairo. At the Coppersmiths Bazaar, it is possible to purchase magnificent candle holders, hookah, trays, fabulous copper tablemats, copper jewelry, and various interesting souvenirs that will attract budget travelers with their affordable price.
In order to buy premium jewelry, consider visiting Midan Opera. Many popular jewelry shops in Cairo are open not far from this square. They offer gorgeous gold jewelry in Egyptian style. By the way, the price of gold per gram in Egypt is one of the lowest in the world. Savvy travelers may be more interested in shopping interesting silver jewelry. By the way, many local jewelry shops accept individual orders on silver and gold jewelry.

The Haret al-Fahhamin bazaar is a must for everyone who plans to purchase a gorgeous handmade carpet or amazing tapestries. There are workshops right in the market, so tourists can also watch how local masters are making beautiful carpets. Antiquity fans will find it interesting to visit several antiquity shops that are also open here.
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