Nestled behind the old city of Fustat, the ancient ruins of Roman, Islamic, and Coptic civilizations, Darb 1718 is an alive and modern contemporary art space complete with two contemporary art galleries, two live performance stages, a large outdoor cinema, workshop areas, roof lounges, and artist-in-residence studio and living space.
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The millennium-old Mosque of Amr Ibn el ‘Aas (built in 642 AD and known to be the first mosque built on the African continent), the Babylon Fortress (1st Century AD), the Hanging Church (690-692 AD), the Greek Church of St. George (10th century) and the Coptic Museum (1910) are all walking distance from Darb 1718. These historic sites create a striking canvas for Darb 1718’s mandate.
Chichester Fortescue (1718–1757) | William Penn (1644-1718) | Kingdom of Serbia (1718–1739) | ''Capture of the Pirate, Blackbeard, 1718'', Jean Leon Gerome Ferris |
Darb 1718 is an Egyptian contemporary art and culture center located in the Fustat area of Old Cairo.