Islamic heritage · Cairo
Amir Taz Palace
A 14th-century Mamluk palace in Cairo, at the corner of Saliba and Suyufiyya streets, now a cultural centre open to visitors.
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The story
The Amir Taz Palace is one of the historic palaces built in Egypt during the Mamluk era. It was built by Amir Taz (Taz al-Nasiri) around 1352 to celebrate his marriage to a daughter of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad. It stands in Cairo at the intersection of Saliba Street and Suyufiyya Street, between the Sultan Hassan and Ibn Tulun mosques. In the 19th century it became a girls' school and later a storage depot of the Ministry of Education; after restoration it now serves as a cultural centre that receives visitors.
Good to know
- The palace is at the intersection of Saliba Street and Suyufiyya Street.
- The palace was built in the Mamluk era, around 1352, by Amir Taz.
- The palace served as a girls' school in the 19th century and then as a storage depot; it is now a cultural centre open to visitors.
Visiting tips
The palace receives visitors in the morning hours, and entry is reported to be free (per Ahram Online). Please check hours before visiting, as they may change.