Wikala al-Tutungi Monument

Address: Historic Cairo area (southern sectors), Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Wikala al-Tutungi is a small historic caravanserai building located in Cairo’s old urban core, representing the city’s traditional merchant infrastructure. It belongs to the group of commercial buildings that served traders in the medieval market zone.

The layout centers on a courtyard with ground-floor storage for goods and upper rooms for travelling merchants, with a street-facing facade that facilitated loading. Architectural details are generally restrained and focused on functionality, with timber elements on upper levels common.

Designed originally as a combined inn and warehouse for merchants, the wikala has seen changing uses over time, frequently housing workshops or small shops as trade patterns shifted. It remains part of the historic commercial streetscape.

The building is located in Historic Cairo inside Cairo Governorate, within walking distance of other wikalas and market streets in the medieval district.

• Name variants: Sometimes listed under variant spellings in guidebooks and maps, so check alternate transliterations when searching on-site or online.
• Upper-floor features: Upper rooms often have wooden lattices or balconies that offer sheltered views over adjoining streets and courtyards.

Located in southern sectors of historic Cairo; access by foot from major nodes (Khan el‑Khalili, Al‑Azhar) or by short taxi. Local maps or guides recommended.

• Wikala al‑Tutungi is farther south in the old city-combine a visit with nearby Citadel or medieval mosque sites if travelling in that direction.
• Check opening times of any onsite museums-some restored wikalas house small museums with limited hours.
• If using a taxi, fix the fare beforehand or use an app where available to avoid confusion.