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Bab Zuwayla seen from the street, its two round stone towers topped by tall minarets against a blue sky.
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Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · CC BY 2.0 · Source

Bab Zuwayla

Bab Zuwayla is the southern gate of Fatimid Cairo, built in 1092 by the vizier Badr al-Jamali and one of three surviving gates in the city walls. Its two round towers carry the minarets of the adjoining Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad, added between 1415 and 1422. Visitors can climb inside the gate and up the minarets for views over the old city.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source egymonuments.gov.eg

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Bab Zuwayla?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

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