on display. With 4,000 square metres of exhibition space spread over two floors, the museum is expected to have 1,000 pieces on display from different historical periods. It will provide visitors insight into the urban, cultural and architectural history of the heart of Cairo. To conserve and restore all the artefacts and artworks which will be shown in the museum, the Trust has set up a major conservation laboratory, which is training young technicians in this field. It is also being used to restore important art and architectural elements for the Cairo Museum of Islamic Art. Awards and recognition Al-Azhar Park is listed among the 60 of the World's Great Places by Project for Public Spaces 2005 Travel +Leisure magazine Global Vision Innovation Award Photos See also Historic Cities Support Programme Aga Khan Trust for Culture Aga Khan Development Network Darb al-Ahmar Bab al-Barqiyya References Sources External links Historic Cities Support Programme Project Page - AKTC Historic Cities Support Programme — Cairo / Al-Azhar Park The Aga Khan Trust for Culture The Aga Khan Development Network The Al-Azhar Park Listing in 60 of the World's Great Places Parks in Egypt Geography of Cairo Tourist attractions in Cairo 2005 establishments in Egypt Archaeological sites in Egypt Aga Khan Trust for Culture projects Medieval Cairo Protected areas established in 2005