Luxor Temple

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: On the Corniche in the centre of Luxor.
• From Karnak: Walk the Avenue of Sphinxes, about 2.7 km.
• Taxi: A few minutes from any hotel on the East Bank.

The story of Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple was built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramses II and was dedicated to the renewal of kingship. Every year the statues of Amun, Mut and Khonsu were carried here from Karnak in the Opet Festival.

One of its two obelisks now stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Inside the temple, the Abu Haggag Mosque has been in use for centuries, built on top of the ancient walls.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Visit after sunset.
• Visit in the evening after a day on the West Bank.
• Look for the statues of Ramses II at the entrance pylon.

What's around Luxor Temple

• Abu Haggag MosqueMosque built over the temple.
• Avenue of SphinxesLeads north to Karnak.
• Luxor soukMarket streets behind the temple.
• Nile CornicheRiverside promenade for felucca rides.

Questions travellers ask