Habib Pasha El-Sakakini Palace Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt,

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Habib Pasha El-Sakakini Palace- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Sakakini Palace, located in Cairo's El-Daher neighborhood, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century architecture. Built in 1897 by Gabriel Habib Sakakini Pasha, a prominent figure with connections to the Suez Canal, the palace showcases intricate design and craftsmanship. Its striking façade and domed rooftops stand out in the city's skyline, while the interior boasts unique relics, including a marble bust of Sakakini Pasha and historical artefacts like the Dorrat Al-Tag sculpture. This architectural landmark offers a glimpse into the opulence and vision of its creator, reflecting the cultural and aesthetic influences of the time.

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Reviews of Sakakini Palace

S Hetherington

4
Reviewed: 2023-07-24

Currently under restoration. Little known site in Cairo. Built in Roccoco style in 1897. Visited via Uber and even the driver did not know it existed as he thought it was impressive too. We slipped the site manager 100 egp and he allowed us to walk around the perimeter of the palace.
Aly Ahmed Kamal

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-05

The one and only great Sakakini Palace 😮😮 look at the details Architecture perfection in every single ornament and corner
Moaaz Al Khidir

5
Reviewed: 2022-12-26

The El Sakakini Pasha Palace is decorated with stunning sculptures and its ceilings are painted with scenes typical of the Rococo style. I visited the palace today but unfortunately, it's closing for Maintenance and restoration works.
Dobrinka Chukanova

5
Reviewed: 2022-11-16

An amazing building bringing back memories of old times and a feeling of loss and sadness. A palace with soul. A renovation is on going and only the outside can be seen but even so, this is a place worth seeing. And don't miss the street food at the corner ;) - best food and best people ever.
Eyad Sherif

5
Reviewed: 2021-02-16

Amazing palace, rich with history. Massive and beautiful. Brilliant Architecture and design. Too bad that the country doesn't care about it " care less" and leave it as a dirty broken historical palace..