Edfu
Edfu's main draw is the Temple of Horus, a large and well-preserved Ptolemaic temple begun in 237 BC, sitting on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt between Esna and Aswan. The city also contains Tell Edfu, an ancient settlement, and the remains of Old Kingdom cemeteries, with pyramid ruins a short distance to the south. Cruise passengers stopping here from Luxor will find a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants close to the river.
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- Population79,510
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
Edfu: quick answers
Where is Edfu?
Edfu is in Egypt, about 99 km61 miles in a straight line from Aswān.
How do you get to Edfu?
The nearest airport is Luxor (LXR), about 2 hr 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Edfu?
The warmest month is July, averaging 34°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is January, with about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Edfu?
OpenStreetMap lists 20 cafés and 25 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.