Mustafa Kamel Square
Town square in Downtown Cairo, Egypt
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Mustafa Kamel Square (Egyptian Arabic: ميدان مصطفى كامل), is a public town square in downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.[1] It was first established in 1867.[2] The square is named after the prominent Egyptian nationalist leader Mustafa Kamil (1874-1908), whose statue stands in the center of the square.[3]
Mustafa Kamel Square | |
| Former name | El-Suwares Square |
|---|---|
| Location | Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 1867 |
| Other | |
| Designer | Khedive Ismail |
Overview
It is a major historical and commercial hub in Downtown Cairo, located at the intersection of Qasr el-Nil and Mohammed Farid streets in the heart of the city of Cairo. The square is named after the prominent Egyptian nationalist leader Mustafa Kamil (1874–1908).
Mustafa Kamil's bronze statue stands at the center of the square with his hand resting on a sphinx.[4] The base is inscribed with his famous nationalist quotes, including: "If I were not Egyptian, I would have wished to be Egyptian".
Originally called El-Suwares Square in 1900, named after businessman Raphael Suarès. The area once served as a horse-racing arena. It was officially renamed in 1940. Today, the square is a vibrant center for business and transit, surrounded by Belle Époque-style architecture.[3]
