Bayt Al-Razzaz
Explore one of Historic Cairo's largest surviving residential complexes, where two great houses, courtyards, mashrabiyya screens and richly decorated reception spaces preserve layers of elite domestic life from the Mamluk and Ottoman eras.
Bab al-Wazir Street and Suq al-Silah Street, Darb al-Ahmar
Historical Overview
Bayt Al-Razzaz developed into a very large residential complex with two principal courtyards and numerous rooms. Its façades face both Bab al-Wazir Street and Suq al-Silah Street. Recent conservation reporting describes the complex as extending across about 3,400 m² with more than 190 rooms. Current public access is not sufficiently verified for a guaranteed visit. Treat older ticket or opening-hour information as historical reference only and confirm same-day entry before making a dedicated trip.
Why Visit?
A massive and multifaceted historic house connecting two major routes.
What to See
- Internal courtyards
- Ceremonial reception halls
- Mashrabiyya screens
- Decorated wooden ceilings
- Residential rooms
- Mamluk and Ottoman architectural layers
- Bab al-Wazir façade
- Suq al-Silah connection
Getting There
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