The October 1973 War Panorama is a museum in Cairo, Egypt, dedicated to commemorating the October War (Yom Kippur War) of 1973, when Egypt and Syria fought against Israel.
October 1973 War Panorama بانورما حرب أكتوبر
Salah Salem Street
Al Estad, Nasr City
Cairo Governorate
https://www.mod.gov.eg/ModWebSite/MuseumDetails.aspx?id=2
+20 122 788 7994
Wednesday – Monday 09:00 – 15:00 & 17:00 – 21:00
Closed Tuesday
Admission fee
Aircraft collection
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17F 2961 Egyptian Air Force
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Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21PFS Sukhoi Su-20R |
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21PFS 8040 Egyptian Air Force
Sukhoi Su-20R 7771 Egyptian Air Force
October 1973 War Panorama Key Highlights:
- Inauguration: Opened in 1989, built with the assistance of North Korea.
- Main Attractions:
- 360° Rotating Panorama Hall: A massive mural depicting key battle scenes from the crossing of the Suez Canal and the destruction of the Israeli Bar Lev Line.
- Outdoor Display: Features tanks, aircraft, and weapons used during the war.
- Multimedia Shows: Videos and dioramas explaining military strategies and heroic acts.
- Statues & Artworks: Depictions of Egyptian military leaders, including President Anwar Sadat.
Picture Petr Nesmerak