Khedive Cairo, the essence of European architecture

Khedive Cairo, the essence of European architecture

Here is the heart of Khedive Cairo, the soul of European architecture in the capital of the East.

Al-Masry Al-Youm rediscovered in a report downtown Cairo the Khedival architecture, specifically on al-Alfy Street, in the most prestigious historical district in Cairo.

The district has buildings dating back to the 1920s, evoking the spirit of the Renaissance in Paris and the Golden Age in Egypt, with impeccable architectural details on buildings that the wealthy left to live in the Heliopolis district.

Alfy Street is considered one of the largest streets in downtown Cairo.

It is 135 meters in length and 22 meters wide. It connects Oraby Square and Imad Eddin Street.

Although Alfy Street is not long, it witnessed many historical events that represented a milestone in Egyptian history, like the French campaign in Egypt and the Cairo Fire in 1952.

Alfy Street contains many old restaurants and modern cafes, such as Umm Kulthum Cafe, Al Falero Sweets and Alfy Bey restaurant.

The street was renovated as part of a project by Cairo Governorate local authorities between 2015 and 2017, cleared of street vendors, and had trees planted, a new lighting system and granite sidewalk installed.

The street was planned during the reign of Khedive Tawfiq, when the Tawfiqia