Abbassia

Abbassia (Arabic: العباسية  Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [elʕæb.bæˈsej.jæ]) is a neighbourhood that makes up five shiakhas (census blocks) in al-Wayli district in Cairo, Egypt.

Abbassia
العباسية
District
Clockwise: El Nour Mosque, St. Peter's Church, Zaafaranah Palace, Karaite Jewish Temple, Qubba al-Fadawiyya
Abbassia
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 30.065008°N 31.27171°E / 30.065008; 31.27171
Country Egypt
GovernorateCairo Governorate
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)

The Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Cairo is located in Abbassia. The medical faculty of Ain Shams University and its affiliate hospital units are located in Abbassia. The Abbassia metro station is located here, as well.

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