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Talaat Harb Street
CultureVisit: ~90 min
One of the arteries of modern central Cairo, running from Tahrir Square to Talaat Harb Square and named after the economist who founded Banco Misr. It is part of the district built in the 19th century on the Parisian model, with belle époque buildings, arcades and shopping galleries. It remains a place for passing through, shopping and the city's historic cafés.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Talaat Harb Street: 3 missions
- Have a drink in a historic café in the centreGo into one of the traditional cafés in the centre, such as Groppi or Café Riche, and order a tea or a coffee.
- Look at the belle époque façades of Talaat HarbWalk along the street looking up at the balconies, cornices and doorways of the early 20th-century buildings.
- Walk to Talaat Harb SquareWalk the street to the square that gives it its name and watch the traffic and the buildings around it.
Near Talaat Harb Street
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)579 m awayAbdeen Palace1.0 km awayMuseum of Islamic Art1.4 km awayCairo Tower1.5 km awayCairo Opera House1.7 km awayBab Zuwayla1.9 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Talaat Harb Street?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Talaat Harb Street?
Have a drink in a historic café in the centre, Look at the belle époque façades of Talaat Harb and Walk to Talaat Harb Square.
What is there to see near Talaat Harb Street?
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) (579 m), Abdeen Palace (1.0 km) and Museum of Islamic Art (1.4 km).
Source: Wikipedia