October War Panorama

Lonely Planet review

Built with help from North Korean artists, this memorial to the 1973 'victory' over Israel is an extraordinary propaganda effort. A stirring commentary (in Arabic only) recounts the heroic victories, but is short on detail on the successful Israeli counterattacks that pushed the Egyptians back before both sides accepted a UN-brokered cease-fire.

Contained within the purpose-built cylindrical structure is a large combined 3D mural and diorama depicting the breaching of the Bar Lev Line on the Suez Canal by Egyptian forces and the initial retreats by the Israelis. Sinai was eventually liberated by negotiation six years later. The exhibition is located about 2km south of the Baron's Palace, on the same main road; walk or get a taxi.