Al-Suhaymi House, Ottoman residence in Al-Gamaliyya district, Cairo, Egypt.
The mansion extends across multiple floors with carved wooden screens, inner courtyards, reception halls, and traditional Egyptian architectural elements.
Built in 1648 by Sheikh Abd al-Wahhab al-Tablawi, with additions made in 1796 by Haji Ismail Chelebi to create this residential complex.
The house demonstrates the social patterns of wealthy Egyptian families through its separate sections for men and women, plus spaces for servants.
Visitors can explore the house from Sunday through Saturday between 9 AM and 5 PM, with tickets priced at 220 Egyptian pounds for foreign adults.
The residence contains an original waterwheel system with wooden gears and a bull-powered mill used for agricultural activities.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1648
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Fee: Yes
GPS coordinates: 30.05220,31.26250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
Cairo preserves an architectural heritage spanning over fifteen centuries. This collection includes religious buildings, traditional houses, and utilitarian structures that reflect the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods. Mosques such as Sultan Hassan with its 68-meter minaret stand alongside ancient homes with mashrabiya windows, while the 9th-century Nilometer highlights the river's importance in Egyptian society. The route passes through various historic districts, from El Khalifa with its medieval monuments to Ottoman houses from the 16th and 17th centuries like Bayt Al-Suhaymi or those housing the Gayer-Anderson Museum. Aqsunqur Mosque stands out with its Iznik tiles showcasing floral motifs, a legacy of Ottoman influence. The City of the Dead, a cemetery stretching four kilometers, illustrates the continuity between burial sites and inhabited areas. Green spaces like Al-Azhar Park offer views of a dense city where traditions blend with everyday life.
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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