Sabil of Mirza Monument

Hours: Accessible from street; no official hours

Admission: Free (street monument)

Sabil of Mirza is a public drinking fountain located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The sabil is identified by the personal name Mirza, indicating a patronage or dedicatory connection.

As a sabil, the feature is a small, street-facing kiosk designed to distribute potable water to local residents and passersby; it is typically compact and integrated with adjacent buildings. Visitors primarily view the exterior and the water aperture.

The fountain was established as a civic amenity to provide free water, consistent with the charitable endowment practices common in historic Cairo. Its name reflects the individual associated with its foundation or upkeep.

Situated within the urban fabric of Cairo Governorate at the supplied coordinates, the sabil is part of the city’s historic streetscape.

• Naming: Named for Mirza, showing a link to a named patron or honoree.

Take Metro Line 1 to Al-Azhar or a short taxi from Tahrir Square to the historic Al-Muizz/Bab al-Futuh area, then continue on foot into the winding lanes to find this sabil.

• If approaching from the north, use the quieter back lanes to avoid the busiest market crowds and get a closer view of the stonework.
• Look for faint polychrome traces inside the niche; sometimes only a few millimeters of pigment survive.
• Ask a nearby shopkeeper about local names for the sabil - residents often use informal, generational names that reveal ownership histories.