Bayt Al-Suhaymi or ( Al-Suhaimy house ). this house lie in Al-Mo'z Street in Cairo. 1796. by Hadj Ismail Shalaby. the house divided to 2 sections, and this house consider the complete house represent the Ottoman buildings in Egypt. We call it Bayt Al-Sohaimy because of the last one lived in it, Shiekh Amin Al-Sohaimy. the house is unique Ottoman... More

if you like to enjoy the great Egyptian atmosphere, with some oriental music and food... enjoy the real Egypt

You can experience the life style in middle ages in Cairo, during the Islamic era, the house is in a excellent state after its rennovation by government. you will never regret it

After visiting this house, this is what I imagine when reading about life in Cairo a few centuries ago. Can't believe how many pictures I took here!

This is a little gem, about 1/2 mile from Khan El Khalili. It has been beautifully restored and is well worth a visit. On Sunday evenings they have a free concert with Egyptian music - very atmospheric.

lovely architecture with mashrabeya which is the wooden windows that used to allow women to watch the pedestrians without allowing anyone to see them,the old building,the street,the furniture,just a place that you must admire when visiting Cairo.

This small old house is located at one of the side streets branched from the main street of the old islamic cairo. It is an example of houses during the osmanic period. It is actually two houses joined together. The house is built around a garden with a fountain in the middle, the rooms are floored by marble, roofed by... More

I confess I am a fan of 'house' museums as I think they give you a more intimate view of history with a taste of how people lived. Admittedly this is an example of how the very wealthy lived. The house is not easy to find, it is in a warren of alleys some of which were clearly part of... More

I feel that it have experienced the old time nobles life will visiting the Moaz LaDien Allh st. and Bayt Al-Suhaymi. To enjoy it you must take a tour guide especially that there are no explanation boards to be read.