Islamic Art Museum- A Representation of the Golden Egyptian Era
Islamic Art museum or museum of Islamic Art is one of the main attractions of Cairo. This historical place and wonderful architecture of Islamic antiquities takes you back to the age old culture and tradition of Egypt. Your Cairo tour is considered as incomplete without visiting this renowned museum. This eternal Egyptian architecture houses more than thousand artifacts and a perfect reservoir for beautiful artistic work of art. From different Islamic eras that Egypt passed through such as Fatimid, Turkish, Persian periods, etc, the place is the final place to display the art of these eras. The museum also houses beautifully carved tabut of Al Hussein as well as fine inlaid brass candlesticks.
Apart from the tabut, a finest collection of enameled mosque lamps also narrates the innate story of the Mamluk period. Islamic art museum in Cairo also houses the objects including inlays of metal, wood and marble on pieces of furniture and numerous other objects. During Cairo travel when you come to the museum, you will also find a beautiful garden with a fountain. The combination of garden and beautiful artifacts keeps travelers mesmerized for a long time and allures their attention again and again towards the Cairo. The museum is constructed in two story building where the first floor contains exhibition halls; while the second floor comprises the general stores.