Described as a "treasure of Ottoman architecture", this Sabil Kuttab was built in 1744 by Abd El-Rahman Katkhuda, a renowned architect. Its purpose was to provide the thirsty with the blessing of water, and children with the blessing of education. The edifice was constructed in the Mamluk style with impressive and intricate designs on all its facades, whether in the coloured marble or the wooden mashrabiyyas.
The interior boasts stunning ceramics in shades of blue, brown, and white, as well as a wooden ceiling gilded with gold. On display on the second floor is a collection of antique silver jewellery as well as bronze and mother of pearl inlaid items.
This stunning example of Islamic architecture is located on Al-Mo’ez Street and will most likely be included in any tour of old Islamic Cairo.
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The interior boasts stunning ceramics in shades of blue, brown, and white, as well as a wooden ceiling gilded with gold. On display on the second floor is a collection of antique silver jewellery as well as bronze and mother of pearl inlaid items.
This stunning example of Islamic architecture is located on Al-Mo’ez Street and will most likely be included in any tour of old Islamic Cairo.
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Al-Nassir Mohamed Mosque
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Beyt El-Suhaimi
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The Mosque of Sulayman Agha Al-Silahdar
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