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The Egyptian House of Strasbourg

A captivating blend of Art Nouveau and ancient Egyptian aesthetics in Strasbourg's Neustadt district. A unique architectural gem!

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The Egyptian House in Strasbourg is an early 20th-century apartment building showcasing a unique blend of Art Nouveau and Egyptian Revival architecture. Its vibrant facade features a large fresco with Egyptian motifs, making it a striking landmark in the Neustadt district.

A brief summary to The Egyptian House

  • 10 Rue du Général Rapp, Strasbourg, 67000, FR
  • +33388522828
  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

  • Admire the building's facade from across the street to fully appreciate the details of the colorful fresco.
  • Visit during daylight hours to see the vibrant colors of the facade, as the building is not illuminated at night.
  • Combine your visit with a walk through the Neustadt district to explore other examples of early 20th-century architecture.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From Place de la République, walk north along Avenue de la Liberté. Turn right onto Rue du Général Rapp. The Egyptian House will be on your right at number 10. The walk is approximately 5-10 minutes. No costs involved.

  • Public Transport

    From Strasbourg train station, take bus line 2 towards 'Place de l'Étoile'. Get off at the 'Homme de Fer' stop. Walk down Rue du 22 Novembre until you reach Rue du Général Rapp. Turn left, and The Egyptian House will be at number 10 on your right. A single ticket costs €1.90 and is valid for one hour.

  • Taxi

    From Strasbourg-Ville Train Station, a taxi ride to The Egyptian House at 10 Rue du Général Rapp typically costs around €9-€10 during the day. The journey takes approximately 8 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Located in Strasbourg's Neustadt district, the Egyptian House (Maison Égyptienne) is a distinctive apartment building completed in 1905. Designed by Franz Scheyder, a local architect, the building combines Art Nouveau with an idealized vision of ancient Egyptian aesthetics. This architectural eclecticism reflects the period's fascination with orientalism and experimentation. The building's most striking feature is the large, colorful fresco that dominates the facade. Painted by Adolf Zilly, the fresco depicts Egyptian figures, including a pharaoh and his wife, surrounded by lotus flowers, papyrus, and birds. The fresco is framed by painted columns, and the building incorporates other Art Nouveau elements such as cast-iron balconies with bat motifs. The Egyptian House stands as a unique example of polychrome exterior fresco in Strasbourg. While the Egyptian House is a residential building and not open for tours, its eye-catching facade is easily visible from the street. It offers a glimpse into the architectural trends of the early 20th century, when Strasbourg's Neustadt district was developed as a modern, forward-looking city under German rule.

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