Bayt Al Sinnari – Home of arts

Bayt Al Sinnari Cairo

Image by Osama Abdelrahman

Bayt Al Sinnari – Home of arts

Osama Abdelrahman photo

Osama from Cairo

I'm a good reader, a freelance writer, a designer and a traveler. Cairo's people...

Read all articles

Bayt Al Sinnari is one of the oldest houses in Islamic Cairo; it was built in 1794 by Ibrahim Al-Snari, one of the richest Cairo people of the time. Later, it was used as housing for the French scientists and artists who came to Cairo with Napoléon Bonaparte while they were working on the famous book Description de l’Égypte. It was also used as a museum under the name Bonaparte Museum until 1933. Since the Egyptian revolution, it has been used by the Egyptian Scientific Institute.

Every time I go there, I feel amazed by how comfortable I feel inside this building from the wide spaces that give the chance to the air to move smoothly from room to room. I also really enjoy standing in the famous wooden windows.

Moreover, you can enjoy various kinds of activities in it, such as yoga training, drawing, storytelling workshops, acting, embroidery, learning different types of Arabic alphabets and musical concerts, especially of Arab music. Personally, I have tried the yoga training and it was a good experience, compatible with this calm place.

🗺️ Nearby spots & easy navigation? Download our iPhone / Android app!

Osama from Cairo

Osama Abdelrahman photo

I'm a good reader, a freelance writer, a designer and a traveler. Cairo's people...

Read all articles

Details about this spot

Categories

Address

Haret Mongi, Cairo

Telephone number

+2023926031

Opening Times

Sun - Tue 10:00 - 18:00

Website

Check on Facebook

Last Changed Date: 2016-05-19 11:45:13 +0200 (Thu, 19 May 2016)