In Cairo is the bridge of 6 October with the length of 20.5 km. This bridge crosses the Nile twice and connects the western part of the city to the international airport, which is located in the eastern part of Cairo. The bridge was named to honor the important historical event. On 6 October 1973, the Ramadan war between Egypt and Israel began. The bridge building started in Cairo in 1969 and lasted a little over 30 years. In 1996 the bridge was put into operation.Since the opening, the bridge of 6 October has been the most important street of the capital, but also of the whole state. Every day driving more than 500,000 people cross the bridge, which is also the number of guests from other countries. With care that traffic on the bridge is very dense at any time of the day, the trip takes about 45 minutes. From the bridge, the wonderful panoramas open onto the sights of Cairo. The tourists have a unique opportunity to see the beautiful mosques and churches from the new viewpoint and to observe the busy streets of Cairo from the height. Really magnificent view, you can go from one place of the city to another,...
Read moreThe 6th October Bridge serves as a crucial artery in Cairo, connecting numerous areas and allowing mobility around the crowded city. The bridge, bathed in the warm glow of daylight, not only serves a functional purpose but also represents movement and progress within the capital. Its considerable length provides a vantage point for viewing both urban areas and distant horizons. As vehicles pass over its length, one can see the unceasing flow of life, highlighting Cairo's dynamic nature—a city that never truly sleeps, bringing people together and bridging distances every day. The 6th October Bridge is more than simply infrastructure; it signifies aspiration and connection in a fast changing metropolis where each travel tells...
Read moreThe 6th October Bridge is a pedestrian bridge and elevated highway in central Cairo that spans the River Nile twice. About half a million people in Cairo use the bridge on a daily basis and my goodness it's busy virtually all the time. The bridge is of a girder design and designed more for functionality than aesthetics. It's an impressive feat of engineering, but not much to look at night or day.
The road is so busy I only walked on it for a bit before deciding it just wasn’t...
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