Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda
Monument Ottoman-era sabil-kuttab combining fountain and school
18th-century sabil-kuttab in historic Cairo built by Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda, noted for carved stonework and inscriptions; visitors include architectural tourists exploring Islamic Cairo’s monuments.
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How to Get to Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda #
Located on Al-Muizz Street in Historic Cairo. The site is walkable from Bab Zuweila and other central points in Islamic Cairo; the nearest metro station is Sadat (Tahrir) though a taxi or short walk through the historic district is common.
Tips for Visiting Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda #
- Visit early in the morning to avoid the busiest hours around Al-Azhar and Khan el-Khalili nearby.
- Respect dress codes and photography rules-ask before photographing interiors or people at religious sites.
- Pair a visit with nearby Ottoman-era mosques and khans to get a fuller sense of 18th-century Cairo's urban fabric.
Best Time to Visit Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda #
Autumn through spring is best for comfortable walking through Historic Cairo and visiting open-air plazas and monuments.
Weather & Climate near Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda #
Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda'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.
