historic sabilOttoman (1657)

Sabil of Ismail Maghlawi

Historic Cairo

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Discover the 17th-century Ottoman Sabil of Ismail Maghlawi in Historic Cairo.

Historical Overview

Established in 1657 CE (1068 AH) by Ismail Ahmad al-Maghlawi. Registered as monument No. 57, this Ottoman water dispensary (sabil) features a twin-grille facade. It is an entirely separate monument from the nearby Al-Hussein Mosque complex.

Why Visit?

A beautiful example of standalone Ottoman charitable water architecture tucked in Cairo's historic alleys.

Getting There

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