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Gabalaya Park and Aquarium
Between Om Kalthoum Street and Hassan Sabri Street, Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist information)
#24 of 95 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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This is a wonderful little park in the heart of Zamalek, just minutes away from the downtown area. It's a great place to take the kids as the park is pleasant and the aquarium is interesting. The fish swim around in tunnels that look a little like bomb shelters - a fairly original setting. The nice thing about Gabalaya is that it is so very close to the hustle and bustle of the downtown area, and yet, once there you feel as though you are miles away from it all.

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