Qasr el Nil bridge (in Arabic كوبري قصر النيل ”Kobry Qasr el Nil”) connects Downtown Cairo to the island of Zamalek, right in the heart of the city.
If you imaginarily follow this couple you’ll end up on the other side of the bridge and directly into Tahrir Square.
A tranquil day to walk in Cairo
This bridge was the location of clashes and fights during the Revolution and the recent protests, but this doesn’t mean that in everyday life there’s nothing interesting going on here!
An open air cafe with a nice view over the Nile! And... free delivery. Pretzel anyone?
There are little tables and chairs set up on the sides of the bridge, so that if you want you can sit and have something to eat or drink, or even smoke a shisha. You just have to stop a guy and ask him what you want to have and he will provide it for you. From where? I don’t know exactly…
Almost everyone takes a picture with this lion when in Cairo.
On each side of the bridge there are 2 lions that became one of the symbols of the Revolution. You can literally spot lines of people taking photos of themselves with the lion. So when in Cairo, do as Caireans do and don’t forget to take a photo of you and this landmark! All the writings below the statue are Revolution-related.
Street vendor and street drinker!
You can have a quick drink while enjoying the view…
There are some unique boats on the Nile! This one looks like a Solar Boat from Ancient Egypt’s mythology.
A Pharaonic boat on the Nile!
Qasr el Nil Bridge is definitely a great place to enjoy Cairo’s beauty. :)
