takīyah al-Rifāʿīyah
Monument Rifai Sufi lodge associated with Rifai order
Located in Cairo Governorate, Takīyah al‑Rifāʿīyah is a historic Sufi lodge; visitors include devotees and architecture buffs tracing religious complexes in the city.
takīyah al-Rifāʿīyah is a takiyah located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt that is recorded by name as a local religious complex. It is identified as a takiyah rather than a major tourist monument.
The site is relevant to specialists in Cairo’s religious and architectural history; casual visitors generally view the exterior and any visible inscriptions. Onsite visitor amenities are typically minimal for such small religious complexes.
Takiyyas commonly served Sufi orders as hospices, prayer spaces, and centres for rituals; specific historical records such as exact founding date, founder, or later alterations for this particular takiyah are not included in readily available sources.
The takiyah is located at the coordinates given above in the urban area of Cairo Governorate.
- Coordinates: 30.06185 N, 31.22922 E
- Possible association: The name indicates a takiyah associated with the Rifāʿī tradition or a patron named Rifāʿī, but specific affiliations are not documented here
How to Get to takīyah al-Rifāʿīyah #
Reach the general area of Historic/Islamic Cairo by taxi from downtown Cairo (Tahrir Square ~15-30 minutes depending on traffic). From the main market areas, navigate on foot into the smaller lanes; many takīyahs are a short walk from familiar nodes like Khan al-Khalili or the Citadel.
Tips for Visiting takīyah al-Rifāʿīyah #
- If the doorway is padlocked, ask nearby shops; caretakers often live locally and can open the interior.
- Photograph details - carved capitals, wooden doors, chipped glazed tiles - which tell more than any single plaque.
- Combine the visit with the nearby Rifai Mosque and the Citadel views for a fuller afternoon.
Best Time to Visit takīyah al-Rifāʿīyah #
Morning or late afternoon in spring and autumn yields the best light and smallest crowds.
Weather & Climate near takīyah al-Rifāʿīyah #
takīyah al-Rifāʿīyah'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 19°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 28°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 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
