This is a house marked by women – from its elite 19th century female owner after which it is named, to the girls vocational school that operated there in the 1980’s, to its recent reopening after renovation by Egypt's first Lady, Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak.
Zeinab Al-Khatoun's house (Beyt Zeinab Al-Khatoun) was built in 1468 and is located in Al-Azhar. It is a breathtaking example of Islamic Cairo. The walls and ceilings of the rooms on the first floor are covered in Islamic motifs. On the second floor, you will find two beautiful windows in Islamic architecture, decorated with Islamic plant designs.
It’s easy to feel transported to another century as you play backgammon in the Beyt's picturesque cafe while sipping delicious coffee, black tea, sahib or anise served in tiny glasses out of a blue metal pot spiced with mint, sage or cloves. The place has become a house of culture, hosting a large number of cultural events and performances, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Zeinab Al-Khatoun's house (Beyt Zeinab Al-Khatoun) was built in 1468 and is located in Al-Azhar. It is a breathtaking example of Islamic Cairo. The walls and ceilings of the rooms on the first floor are covered in Islamic motifs. On the second floor, you will find two beautiful windows in Islamic architecture, decorated with Islamic plant designs.
It’s easy to feel transported to another century as you play backgammon in the Beyt's picturesque cafe while sipping delicious coffee, black tea, sahib or anise served in tiny glasses out of a blue metal pot spiced with mint, sage or cloves. The place has become a house of culture, hosting a large number of cultural events and performances, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Khan El-Khalili
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at the old Arab souk of Khan el Khalili.
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Al-Azhar Mosque
At the heart of Islamic Cairo, find the Al-Azhar complex, housing the world's oldest university.
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Al-Ghouri Complex in Cairo
Beauty and refinement are everywhere in this 16th century Mamluk heritage on Al-Mo'ez Street.
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Beyt Al-Harrawi
Also known as "Beyt Al-Oud" - the house of the lute - a beautiful old house dedicated to music.
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