takīyah al-Julshānī
Monument Religious hospice and imam's residence in historic Cairo
Takīyah al‑Julshānī sits among Cairo’s historic religious buildings; travellers visit to see its courtyard arrangements, decorative stonework and the concentration of nearby madrasas and mosques.
takīyah al-Julshānī is a takiyah in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, named as a local Sufi hospice or religious complex. The site is recorded as a named religious building within the urban fabric of Cairo.
Interest is primarily from those researching Islamic architecture and local religious history; typical visits are brief and concentrate on the building exterior and inscriptions when visible. There are usually limited visitor facilities.
As a takiyah, it belongs to the class of buildings historically used by Sufi communities for lodging, rituals, and charitable functions; precise historical details such as founder or construction date are not available in standard public references for this specific site.
The building sits at the coordinates listed above in the Cairo Governorate, within the greater Cairo area.
- Coordinates: 30.04307 N, 31.25650 E
- Building type: Identified as a takiyah, indicating use as a Sufi hospice or small religious complex
How to Get to takīyah al-Julshānī #
Make for Khan al-Khalili or Al-Azhar and then walk the labyrinthine alleys. Taxis drop visitors at the market edge; the takīyah is a short walk from the main bazaar lanes. Be prepared to ask locally - these places are more neighbors’ landmarks than map pins.
Tips for Visiting takīyah al-Julshānī #
- Enter early morning to see the interior without local school groups; the light in the courtyard is best before 9am.
- Look for inscriptions above doorways - even a fragment of carved Arabic can identify a founder or date.
- Respect local customs; some zawiyas are active religious sites and non-worshippers should be discreet.
Best Time to Visit takīyah al-Julshānī #
Visit in shoulder seasons to avoid heat and summer crowds; mornings are quieter for interior views.
Weather & Climate near takīyah al-Julshānī #
takīyah al-Julshānī'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 34°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.
