Beshtak Palace
Beshtak Palace
Beshtak Palace (Muizz Street, next to the Katkhuda Sabil, Cairo) — Experience the palatial life of 14th century Mamluk princes in one of the only remaining domestic residences from the period. The Qasr, located on Al Mu’izz li-Din Allah Street, was built by Prince (Amir) Beshtak Al-Nasiri between 1334 and 1339 where the Eastern Fatimid palace used to stand.
You will find two stories of this palace down a small alleyway and through an arch in old Islamic Cairo. It is a popular site to visit due to its small yet interesting museum, showcasing the history of Cairo. Make sure to spend some time in the stunning hall (Qa’a) of the palace. The courtyard and the stables are also attractive but the really impressive elements to note are the mashrabiyya screens on the many windows to what was once one of Cairo’s busiest streets and the stained glass windows of the pointed arches on the second floor, with their gilded and painted wooden paneling.