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.
Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda at a Glance#
Address: Al-Muizz li-Din Allah Street, Historic Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Hours: Usually viewable during daylight hours; individual visiting times vary with religious services and conservation work
Admission: Free-donation (site access); some guided tours may charge
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 6 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Excellent | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
