Heritage
Eight landmarks, one long story
Gates, kiosks, grottoes and a museum inside Giza Zoo, each being restored under the supervision of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities.
01The Old Gate
One of eight monuments under restoration.
02The Royal Palace
What survives of the Haramlek palace of the khedivial estate.
03The Japanese Kiosk
A pagoda-style kiosk among the palms.
04The Royal Rest House
A royal rest house from the time of King Farouk.
05The Royal Grotto
A rock grotto with a pond, near the Japanese Kiosk.
06The Ibdaa Grotto
A second grotto. Ibdaa means creativity.
07The Shamaadan Grotto
A third grotto. Shamaadan means candelabra.
08The Zoological Museum
The zoo's own museum, on its south boundary.
More to find
Also inside the walls
- The suspension bridge, attributed to Gustave Eiffel
- Tea Island and its lake
- The Music Kiosk
Timeline
Two gardens, one long story
- 1875Orman Garden is laid out as a botanical garden.
- 1891Giza Zoo opens to the public.
- 2023Both gardens close and the redevelopment begins.
- NextReopening date to be announced.