Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi
Monument Mausoleum dedicated to Fakhr al-Farisi in Cairo
Set in the older fabric of Cairo, this mausoleum draws visitors following routes through the city’s funerary architecture, combining stops at tombs with visits to nearby mosques and market streets.
Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi is a small tomb monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The site commemorates the person buried there and is one of many small-scale mausoleums in the surrounding necropolis.
How to Get to Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi #
Found inside historic quarters of Cairo, this mausoleum is accessed the same way as many others: taxi to the Al-Azhar/Khan al-Khalili or Bab Zuweila area, then a short walk along narrow alleys. Ride-hailing to a nearby main road with a brief walk is often the most convenient option.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi #
- If a caretaker is present, ask about recent restorations - many small mausoleums have patchwork conservation histories.
- Explore nearby coffee shops; the best way to understand these sites is to linger in the neighbourhood for a while.
- Look up: the carved cornices, muqarnas and dome ribs reveal more craftsmanship than the narrow façades suggest.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi #
Visit in the cooler months and combine several small sites in one trip to make the short distances worthwhile.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi #
Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
