OTTOMAN CITY AND CITY OF THE CANAL COMPANY

The Ottoman city of Suez, on the west bank of the canal, lies to the north-east, beyond al-Gish Street. There is still the Messageries Maritimes building on Port Said Street, a small two-storey long building with a long mashrabiya balcony. There is also the building of the Governor of Suez, Fahmi el-Noqrachi Square, which was built in 1869 and is recognizable by its dome and its plaque indicating 'mahkamah', i.e. 'court', since the building also housed it. Many of the outbuildings had been constructed, many are in ruins. Buildings with wooden verandas and wrought-iron balusters from the early 20th century can be seen, such as Adli Yakan Pasha Street and Tahrir Street.

Across al-Gish Street, to the south, is the former school of the Greek community of Suez, which had developed extensively there, on Saad Zaghloul Street. Note the wooden balconies in the inner courtyard. Remains of war have been left in situ, such as this tank at the corner of 23 July Street and al-Gish Street. A war heritage that is part of tourism in the city.

Among the places of worship of the beginning of the 20th century, the Good Shepherd Convent on al-Gish Street is remarkable, as well as the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saad Zaghloul Street, or the small Anglican chapel on 26 July Street, recognizable by its very pointed gable tower, and finally the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George on Saad Zaghloul Street.