Sabil-Kuttab of Nafisa al-Bayda

A hidden and overlooked gem in the middle of the busy Sugar Street in Old Cairo is this Ottoman building that dates back to 1796. It was built by a lady popularly known as "The White Jewel" who began her life as a slave but married a man who would become the first Mamluk ruler, she'd rise to power and partake in the resistance against Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. She was known for her acts of charity and her building, of a type unique to Cairo, originally housed charities offering free elementary education and drinking water, the water supply system remains an interest to architects. This building includes a permanent exhibition includes displays that harmonise with the historic interiors.