Tahrir Square

The museum is located at the north side of the Square which is the heart of Cairo and famous for demonstrations, especially the Arab Spring of 2011 that toppled Mubarak.

It is not an easy place to see, divided up with multiple arterial roads, no pedestrian crossings, but is very large. Surrounded by 5 star hotels and office buildings, is certainly a more upscale area than the other 99% of the city.Read more