Beit El-Umma, Historical museum in Mounira, Cairo, Egypt
Beit El-Umma is a museum housed in the former residence of Egyptian nationalist leader Saad Zaghlul in Mounira, displaying his personal belongings, photographs, and documents. The early 20th-century mansion features a blend of European and Arab architectural elements that shaped the appearance of a wealthy Cairo home.
The mansion was built at the start of the 20th century and later served as the headquarters of the Wafd Party during Egypt's independence movement. The party played a key role in shaping the modern Egyptian state and its political direction.
The house blends European and Arab architectural styles, with Louis XV reception rooms, an Art Nouveau dining room, and traditional Arab living spaces that reflect how Cairo's elite moved between two cultural worlds.
The museum sits next to Saad Zaghloul Metro Station and is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. Multiple exhibition rooms spread throughout the house give visitors space to explore at a comfortable pace.
The collection includes around 5,000 books reflecting the intellectual interests of political figures from that era. Turkish baths are also preserved within the house, offering insight into the private lifestyle of wealthy Cairenes in the early 1900s.
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