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Zeinab Khatoon

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Ottoman-era palazzo with 15th-century origins & a decorative tiled interior, now a cultural center. People often mention house, beautiful, places, nice, historical, Egyptian, visit, Islamic, good, Cairo,


Address

27V7+WCF, Mohammed Abdou, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate 4293076, Egypt

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (3.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: house (21) beautiful (13) places (10) nice (8) historical (7) Egyptian (7) visit (7) Islamic (6) good (6) Cairo (6)
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  • 5/5 Michael a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This house is located in Al-Dawadari neighborhood in front of Al-Aini School in Al-Azhar district near the house of Al-Sit Wassila. It is likely that some parts of it were built in the second half of the eighth century AH / fourteenth century AD, then Prince Mithqal Al Dhaheri renewed it at the end of the Mamluk era and remained in possession of it until the year 889 AH / 1489 CE, then it was transferred to Sultan Qaytbay, and the house was attributed to Sayyida Zainab Khatun Matuqa Muhammad Bey al-Alfi was his last angel in the Ottoman era at the end of the twelfth century AH / eighteenth century CE. In the middle of the house is a rectangular, exposed courtyard, around which the architectural units of the house are wrapped; The ground floor contains a mill, rooms for storing grain, a kitchen and a water well, while the first floor includes the summer seat on the south side, a small room called a bedroom is attached to it, and on the second upper floor there are two halls, one of which is the Great Hall of the Haramlek for women covered by a wooden ceiling with a shatter in the middle (a lantern with windows for lighting and ventilation) The hall contains a mashrabiya that overlooks the courtyard of the house, and attached to the hall is a small bathroom for hygiene consisting of three small rooms covered by hollow domes filled with colored glass pieces, and the second hall is similar to the architectural and decorative design of the Great Hall. The planning of the house took into account respecting the teachings of Islam in terms of observing the right of the neighbor and achieving privacy for the household. The house reflects the masterpieces of Islamic arts in the Mamluk and Ottoman era, including its unique decorative elements, consisting of marble and stucco interlaced with colored glass, wooden ceilings of bound gilding decorated with floral and geometric motifs by gilding and coloring, and the inscription band between the seat and the upper hall that contains a vernacular (symbol) The sake (cup shape) that Mithqal al-Sudani was carrying, renovated the house Moved from a government website (Original) يقع هذا المنزل بحارة الدواداري أمام مدرسة العيني بحي الأزهر بالقرب من منزل الست وسيلة، ويعد من الأمثلة الفريدة بعمائر القاهرة السكنية الباقية في جمععناصره المعمارية بين مميزات عصرين تاريخيين "المملوكي والعثماني"؛ فيرجح أن تكون بعض أجزائه قد بنيت في النصف الثاني من القرن الثامن الهجري/الرابع عشر الميلادي، ثم جدده الأمير مثقال الظاهري أواخر العصر المملوكي وظل يملكه حتى سنة ٨٨٩ هـ/١٤٨٩م، ثم آل بعد ذلك إلى السلطان قايتباي، ونسب المنزل إلى السيدة زينب خاتون معتوقة محمد بك الألفي آخر ملاكه في العصر العثماني بأواخر القرن الثاني عشر الهجري/الثامن عشر الميلادي. يتوسط المنزل فناء مستطيل مكشوف يلتف حوله الوحدات المعمارية للمنزل؛ فالطابق الأرضي يحتوي على طاحونة وغرف لتخزين الغلال ومطبخ وبئر ماء، أما الطابق الأول فيتضمن المقعد الصيفي بالجهة الجنوبية ملحق به حجرة صغيرة تسمى نومية، وبالطابق العلوي الثاني توجد قاعتان إحداهما القاعة الكبرى للحرملك الخاصة بالنساء يغطيها سقف خشبي يتوسطه شخشيخة (فانوس يتخلله نوافذ للإضاءة والتهوية)، وتحتوي القاعة على مشربية تشرف على فناء المنزل، وملحق بالقاعة حمام صغير للنظافة يتكون من ثلاث حجرات صغيرة تغطيها قباب مفرغة شغلت بقطع زجاجية ملونة، أما القاعة الثانية فتتشابه مع التصميم المعماري والزخرفي للقاعة الكبرى. وقد روعى في تخطيط المنزل احترام تعاليم الإسلام من حيث مراعاة حق الجار وتحقيق الخصوصية لأهل البيت. ويعكس المنزل روائع الفنون الإسلامية في العصر المملوكي والعثماني بما تتضمنه من عناصر زخرفية متفردة عبارة عن قطع رخامية وجصية معشقة بالزجاج الملون، وأسقف خشبية من براطيم مجلدة مزينة بالزخارف النباتية والهندسية بطريقة التذهيب والتلوين، والشريط الكتابي بين المقعد والقاعة العلوية الذي يحتوي على رنك (رمز) الساقي (شكل الكأس) الذي كان يحمله مثقال السودوني الظاهري مجدد المنزل منقول من موقع حكومي
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best places in Egypt for psychological comfort, except for the farthest borders (Original) من افضل الاماكن في مصر راحه نفسيه الا ابعد الحدود
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Omar F. 1 year ago on Google • 273 reviews
    Arabian nights atmosphere Fresh air, good music, somehow crowded but not too much, not expensive, Shisha man is awful, Hard to find a parking spot but the all experience was wonderful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amr I. 5 months ago on Google • 147 reviews
    Very good place and so historical
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mohamed a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the beautiful archaeological places in historic Cairo is the house of Zainab Khatoun, which resembles some houses in Islamic architecture, such as the house of Al-Suhaimi and some commercial houses. (Original) من الاماكن الاثريه الجميله في القاهره التاريخيه بيت زينب خاتون وهو يشبه بعض البيوت في العماره الاسلاميه مثل بيت السحيمي وبعض بيوت التجاره وكان يتميز البيت قديما بحديقه كبيره تحتوي على بعض الاشجار النادره والان تم استغلال هذا الجزء في بناء مستشفى الازهر
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Omar A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Needs a lot of attention and cleanliness (Original) يحتاج الى الكثير من الاهتمام والنظافه
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omar A. 5 years ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Such a historic place must be visited as it has the beauty of the Egyptian architecture during the middle middle age, also the cafe has more than one style of sitting, like Arabian nights. I ordered tea pot with small glasses it was strong and tasty and wounderful hookahs. You all must visit it specially after midnight.

  • 5/5 Mohamed H. 2 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Beautiful historical, house with nice architecture, but needs more care and dusting to reveal its beauty
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 hala a. 1 year ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Good to rest after walking in traditional places and cairo streets to take tea or coffe

  • 5/5 Muslim I. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    One's of famous traditional Islamic Egyptian house, in old cairo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara S. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and historical place... the cafe on the outside area is so beautiful.. nice place to visit with family and friends
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 eslam k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very special place with a great history in a whole archaeological area (Original) مكان مميز جدا ويحمل تاريخ كبير فى منطقه اثريه بالكامل
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 haitham a. 3 years ago on Google
    Oriental place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr Ahmed a. 2 years ago on Google
    lovely historic place which witnessed many events since it’s constructed in 1480
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G S. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical house , great architect but not maintained very well, I an the only visitor in 39 mins roaming the house.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mahmoud e. 4 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    it's not like any other spot in cairo. it is full of the old Egyptian architectural stylings ,khan elkahlili with its unique shopping taste moreover lots of orienatls cafe where friends can chill listening to live oriental music . El Hussein mosque also is just a perfect spot for prayers as for it's history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana H. 4 years ago on Google • 43 reviews
    It's historical, yet you can sit and have coffee and tea in it! This is exactly the spot that makes Cairo magical! I sat there as my friends told me the story of zainab khatoun and what this place was over the centuries, mostly a free hospital.

  • 5/5 مرزوق أشرف مرزوق أبو �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately the mosque is closed due to Corona (Original) للأسف المسجد مغلق بسبب كورونا

  • 5/5 Ahmed M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place

  • 5/5 hobanet t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) رائع

  • 5/5 محمد شعبان �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) جميل

  • 5/5 كريم �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A group of people Tig, who is here, or who? MNS from Dubai in Muhammad bin Amr bin Omar said Abu (Original) طقميةمظثوخظصىنو نبةههزيةعويغوميةعنيعويعنخ تيغ من هنا او من ب هل من بين ني ني الود والتقدير م ن ق من دبي في محمد بن عمرو بن عمر قال قال أبو

  • 5/5 ali S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The whole adoration. My love, sir, O Messenger of God ♥ (Original) العشق كله. حبيبي يا سيدي يا رسول الله ♥

  • 4/5 Ahmed G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gravity effect area (Original) منطقه اثريه جاذبه

  • 4/5 Rokaya H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mrs. Zainab is one of the very old neighborhoods. Come on, but the problem is that the population may have a much different culture from us (Original) السيده زينب من الاحياء القديمه جدااا هيا بس المشكله ف السكان ممكن ثقافتهم تختلف عنا كتير

  • 5/5 حيدر جعفر �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mosque of Sayeda Zeinab (Original) مسجد السيدة زينب

  • 2/5 Hesham E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a sad matter that all the holdings are transferred to the Islamic Museum .. Also, the building needs more restoration and care, and internal guide panels. Very unfortunate (Original) امر محزن أن يتم نقل كل المقتنيات الي المتحف الاسلامي .. كما أن البناء يحتاج إلى ترميم وعناية أكثر ولوحات إرشادية داخلية الأمر مؤسف للغاية

  • 1/5 Mohamed I. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't recommend it at all

  • 5/5 Abdalla E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The luxury, splendor and simplicity of the old Islamic homes I wish some attention from those responsible (Original) فخامة و روعة و بساطة البيوت الاسلامية القديمة يا ريت شوية اهتمام من المسئولين عليه

  • 5/5 rizki r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Mantap

  • 3/5 Mohammed N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is one of the best places in Al-Hussein in terms of service quality and average prices, but it is much better. From well-known places (Original) من افضل الاماكن فى الحسين من ناحية جودة الخدمة واسعار متوسطة ، لكنه احسن بكتير. من أماكن معروفة

  • 4/5 Hajar A. 5 years ago on Google
    Zaynab Khatoun is an ancient house located at the heart of Al-Darb Al-Ahmar. I have been there for like two times, however, it’s a good place for hanging out have some traditional Egyptian food. In Ramadan, they do organize different activities namely “Tanoora” dancing show. (It is a Sufian dance). The staff are so friendly as well

  • 5/5 Ahmed A. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice place that takes you back to the ancient Cairo

  • 5/5 Garvit N. 3 years ago on Google
    It can easily be found in the beautiful old streets of Khan El Khalili, this is a very old house dating to approximately 400BC. The ticket entry is very cheap about 10 to 15 pounds (2020) it has a beautiful view of the whole Khan El Khalili from its top.

  • 4/5 Hanan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place...a must visit the area surrounding the place is fantastic it really transfers you to the Mamlouky era

  • 5/5 Marina A. 2 years ago on Google
    An old house that is full with amazing architecture 😍😍 the visit is for free

  • 5/5 محمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Adore This. the place. To date. The great. His compassion. Startling (Original) اعشق. هذا. المكان. لتاريخه. العظيم. ورحانيته. المذهله

  • 5/5 Rasha F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Shrine of mrs (Original) مقام السيدة

  • 3/5 Omar E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good (Original) جيد

  • 5/5 muhamed C. 3 years ago on Google
    Iconic place

  • 5/5 Abdou D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My birth place (Original) مكان ولادتي

  • 5/5 Muhammed S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Jihad R. 3 years ago on Google
    I love it

  • 4/5 Mamdouh Abu G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hestorical moments. (Original) Hestorical moments.

  • 5/5 ebtsaam a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best places I have been enough is that it is in many antique places, and I have been famous for a long time (Original) من احلي الاماكن اللي روحتها كفايه انها في اماكن اثريه كتير وانا مشهوره من زمان

  • 5/5 Mohamed F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice historical place

  • 5/5 Mohamed y. 3 years ago on Google
    Comfortable

  • 5/5 Mariam E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The legacy (Original) العراقة

  • 5/5 Amr M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first one to reach the end of the building from above will see a unique scene (Original) اول متوصل لنهاية المبني من اعلي سوف تشاهد مشهد مميز

  • 4/5 Ali M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful heritage (Original) تراث جميل

  • 5/5 Black p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wahhh (Original) Wahhh

  • 3/5 sam a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place worth visiting (Original) مكان يستحق الزيارة

  • 5/5 Abdallah S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great archeological place (Original) مكان اثري عظيم

  • 4/5 رقم �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The whole place is a masterpiece (Original) المكان باكمله تحفه

  • 5/5 Saad S A. 4 years ago on Google
    It's amazing atmosphere

  • 5/5 ahmed t. 3 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 5/5 Huda K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eating was a masterpiece I would like to go to him again, but I don’t know if Fatih was in Ramadan this year, and no (Original) الاكل كان تحفه نفسي اروحه تاني بس مش عارفه اذا كان فاتح ف رمضان السنه دي ولا لا ??

  • 5/5 NouRan G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of the sweetest and most wonderful and most beautiful places القديمة of ancient Egypt (Original) من احلي واروع واجمل الاماكن ❤️? لمصر القديمة

  • 1/5 Hala K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very very dirty needs to much care and cleanliness

  • 5/5 Abdel Aal Abdel A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful Arab place, I recommend to anyone who loves Hangouts (Original) مكان جميل عربي ارشحة لاي حد بيحب الخروجات

  • 5/5 هاشم �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful place in the world, come and see yourself in the original role (Original) احلا مكان في الدنيا و تعالي وشوف بنفسك علي الاصل دور

  • 4/5 M K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful mosque that needs maintenance (Original) مسجد جميل جدا يحتاج إلى الصيانة

  • 5/5 Adel Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A sweet place (Original) مكان حلو اوي

  • 4/5 Mohamed A. 4 years ago on Google
    I love tanora show

  • 5/5 MHK V. 4 years ago on Google
    a great cafe in middle of historic places .. you will enjoy it as a tourist ?

  • 3/5 Michel B. 4 years ago on Google
    Breath taking historical area.. poor service

  • 3/5 Hossam A. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is super nice, but too noisy

  • 5/5 Maged H. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing historical place located in the center of old Islamic Cairo (Old Cairo aged more than 1000 years old). Its name was given after granddaughter of one of Egyptian Sultan in 1486 who built the house, and after that the café is attached and built besides the house.The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, with interesting Arabic stylish design and entertainment old Egyptian songs. This is place is popular for travelers and serve till late at night. It serves as Cafe and restaurants with variety of Egyptian dishes and desserts. It's highly recommend site to visit if you're planning to visit Old Cairo.

  • 4/5 Majd A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good but need some care and maintenance

  • 4/5 yasmin E. 4 years ago on Google
    I had fun food was lovely specially the one with mixed cheese and mixed meat. Ask about hamaki he is a very helpful guy i went there with ma friend from United States and this was awesome they love the place. P. S try their lemon with ment

  • 5/5 Mahmoud A. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place because of the way that you can sit in and have a drink and listen to music

  • 5/5 AMIR E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful coffee in Al-Azhar Street, and tea, the refrigerator is a masterpiece (Original) احلى قهوة فى شارع الازهر والشاى البراد تحفة

  • 5/5 Ahmed Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Mahmoud G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to relax.? Service is excellent, people are so polite and funny and generous, clean place.? No taxes required on service, BUT be nice and leave a good tips ?

  • 4/5 Joseph P. 3 years ago on Google
    nice

  • 5/5 نصر �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, the friendliest house of Mrs. Zainab Khatoun, a beautiful archaeological site (Original) مكان جميل، ودا منزل السيدة زينب خاتون، موقع أثري جميل

  • 5/5 Dosa D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) P (Original) مخ

  • 5/5 Nasser A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good (Original) جيد

  • 4/5 George N. 3 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place for a lovely night

  • 5/5 Muhamed A. 4 years ago on Google
    really fantastic place , wonderful show , very friendly staff, excellent prices, great service

  • 5/5 Ahmed B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to hangout beautiful view nice atmosphere Prices are fare Service is ok

  • 5/5 Shiko K. 4 years ago on Google
    I like it with my bro

  • 5/5 mohamed a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So beautiful (Original) جميلة جدا

  • 4/5 Tareq S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to be with friends

  • 4/5 Nour T. 4 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 3/5 Mrmr S. 4 years ago on Google
    Normal place

  • 5/5 Mina A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A pleasant visit (Original) زياره ممتعه

  • 5/5 Alyaa o. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A vital place where you feel a sweet soul (Original) مكان حيوي و تحس فيه روح حلوة

  • 4/5 Mohamad A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and distinct (Original) جميل ومتميز

  • 3/5 Abdo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) well (Original) كويس

  • 5/5 AFANDYNA A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I adore my traces (Original) اعشق آثار بلدي

  • 5/5 سماح �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the sweetest places that I visited hard masterpiece (Original) من أحلي الاماكن اللي زرتها بجد تحفه

  • 4/5 Mozo B. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best


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