Abbassia
Neighbourhood in Cairo, Egypt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Abyssina.
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.[1]
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Abbassia
العباسية | |
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Coordinates: 30.065008°N 31.27171°E / 30.065008; 31.27171 | |
Country | Egypt |
Governorate | Cairo Governorate |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
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The Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Cairo is located in Abbassia.[2] The medical faculty of Ain Shams University and its affiliate hospital units are located in Abbassia.[3] The Abbassia metro station is located here, as well.