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Sinnari House- Travel Tips
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Sinnari House, built in 1794 by Ibrahim Katkhuda al-Sinnari near the Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque in Cairo, is a well-preserved example of late Ottoman domestic architecture. Accessible via the Monge passage, named after the French mathematician Gaspard Monge, the house played a key role during the French expedition to Egypt, serving as headquarters for the Committee of Sciences and Arts that contributed to the creation of Description de l'Égypte. The two-story mansion features intricately carved mashrabiyya screens, a private hammam, and a central courtyard with a marble fountain. It was restored after the 1992 earthquake through a joint effort by Egypt, France, and UNESCO.
Reviews of Bayt al-Sinnari
Hanan Khashaba - 4
A mamluki era heritage, the house beautifully designed , and now it is run by Alexandria bibliotheca, and it turned to be one a cultural center where you can enjoy a lot of cultural events
hamdy slime - 5
It's an amazing heritage place within the old Islamic city of Cairo. Hidden culture hub for special cultural events and performances.
Dr. Neveen Sabra - 5
Very old house with nice Islamic decorations and many arabesque windows. Attending a seminar which was very interesting. The stairs are very high and painful for those who has knee problems.
Radwa Neklaway - 4
A place where u can attend many cultural events in the heart of cairo
Basant Eltaroty - 5
One of the remaining bourgeois mansions in medieval Cairo, Egypt Sheikh Zein Mahmoud Concert was great there
