Palaces
El Amir Taz Palace
This is a recently restored Bahari Mamluk palace of Amir Saif El Din Taz. A great example of a rich Mamluk’s home. The palace covers an area of two feddans, and is currently operating both as a monumental site and a cultural center hosting ongoing artistic and cultural performances. Bashtak Palace This is one of the few surviving examples of the fourteenth century Bahari Mamluk domestic architecture. Constructed in 1334-1339 A.D.
Mohamed Ali Palace
The palace which has been recently restored, was built from the years 1801-1821 AD, over a period of thirteen years and covers an area of 60 feddans. It has been used as a guest-house to foreign ambassadors and members of the royal family.
Abdeen Palace
The palace served as a royal palace until the end of the monarchy in 1952, when it became the official presidential palace. In the 1980s, part of the palace was restored and turned into a weapons and medals museum. The weapons section has an extensive collection of knives, guns and cannons,as well as ingenious combinations.
Heritage Homes
Beit Al-Sitt Wassila
In the heart of Islamic Cairo and in one of its famous areas, Al-Azhar, lies an outstanding example of Egypt’s
historical residences, “Beit Al-Sitt Wassila”. It dates back to the 17th century. The home is one of the few houses noted for its rare and unique wall paintings and has been recently restored and transformed into a main center for cultural development in order to protect its historical and monumental value.
Bayt El Harrawi
Constructed in 1731, it is considered to be one of the fine examples of the Islamic houses representing the Ottoman era.
Bayt El Sihaymi
This fine example of a rich man’s house dates back to the 17th century. The place is currently operating both as a monumental site and as a cultural center hosting ongoing artistic and cultural performances. The oldest part of the house was built in 1648 A.D.
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