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Prince Taz Palace

Prince Taz Palace

17 El Seyoufeya St. , Off El Saliba St. , El khalifa , Cairo

Islamic Cairo

About

The Amir Taz Palace, also known as Dar Taz, meaning the home of Taz, is one of the most well-known Mamluk Palaces remaining in historic Cairo. This palace is located on al-Suyufiyya Street in the al-Khalifah neighborhood. It was commissioned by Prince “Saif al-Din Taz”, Dawadar of Sultan al-Saleh Ibn al-Nasir Mohammad Ibn Qalawun and deputy of Aleppo, in 1352 AD. It is one of the finest and most beautiful examples of Bahari Mamluk palace architecture. It is also the largest in area. Its most important characteristic is the maq’ad or the seat which overlooking the large inner courtyard and its beautifully decorated halls.

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