Cavafy Museum (Poet C. P. Cavafy’s House) in Alexandria, Egypt

Constantine P. Cavafy is most probably my favorite poet, so you can imagine my excitement when visiting his former home, where he lived for the last 25 years of his life. Most of his furniture, seen in the old photos of the apartment, has gone, although there are still a lot of beautiful pieces, along with many writings and photos. Unfortunately, they do not sell any books. The museum didn’t have much in English, so I recommend using a translation app to scan the text into the language that you need. On the day I visited, it was free although donated. If you are trying to tap into a former vision of Alexandria, a former century, nostalgia, then you will find it here.

The house where the great Greek poet lived! In the rooms of the house, there are all the objects and books of Cavafy! His office, his bed, his collections! A visit to the museum is worth it, especially if you are Greek or admire the work of the poet!

Cavafy’s  House is located on the second floor of an old turn-of-the-century house on a small side street. This is where the great poet lived and created. At his time, Alexandria was a multinational city where Greeks, Jews, Armenians, and others lived and prospered. The Arabic element was a minority. This district once provided nighttime entertainment for a man’s darkest desires. Here, Cavafy found inspiration and lived. There are so many pictures in the apartment from his younger and later years, his handwritten will, his birth certificate in Greek, and many scripts and books. They also sell some publications to provide an income for the preservation of the place. The furniture is not antique but a true replica of the original, except for a couple of pieces. It is worth a visit, as from this place stems part of the world literature that belongs to all people.