Fagnoon is one of the rare places in Cairo where both parents and children can take a break and spend a few unforgettable hours away from the city's loud noise and pollution.
The word "Fagnoon" itself is a combination of two interesting words Fonoon (art) and Gonoon (wild). It is a place for families to play, run, dance, paint, draw, as well as trying out a bouquet of crafts including pottery, word carpentry, agriculture, baking, jewelry making, iron smithy, and much more.
Over the past few years, Fagnoon has become one of Egypt's most popular destinations for young and old, Egyptian and non-Egyptian. It has become a place where one can freely express themselves and develop both artistic and creative talents.
Fagnoon is one of the rare places in Cairo where both parents and children can take a break and spend a few unforgettable hours away from the city's loud noise and pollution.
Children are given the freedom to choose what they want to do from the workshops available at Fagnoon. They can paint on walls, play with clay, or enjoy the freedom of the vast. playgrounds giving them the chance to mess around without getting into trouble. There are also two huge monkey bars for children to play on, and a small green house to visit. Children can choose to ride on the back of a horse, a donkey or sometimes a camel.
Families are allowed to bring their own food and drink for a picnic, though they can also buy Feteer (pancakes) with honey or cheese to eat at the facility. However, parents can also try bread-making in a traditional brick oven and then enjoy their freshly baked bread.
