San Michele and El-Rahma school – descriptive analytical study

The research deals with San Michele and Al-Rahma schools in Al-Attarin district - Alexandria, which were established during the reign of Abbas Helmy II. These are private schools that include all stages of education. The two schools were explained, the architectural and decorative elements in them were explained, and those elements were analyzed to their origins. The archaeological buildings that date back to the era of construction were explained. This school includes two schools, namely San Michele School and the El-Rahma School . They were two separate schools. The School of El-Rahma was established in 1897 AD. It belonged to the Sisters of Charity Saint Vincent de Paul. It was handed over by the Coptic Catholic Patriarchate in 1985 AD to date. As for the San Michele School, it was established in 1904 AD, and it was affiliated with Frere, and it was taken over by the Coptic Cat holic Patriarchate in 1961 AD to date. The era of Khedive Abbas Helmy II was characterized by a great urban and architectural renaissance, which was not confined to the city of Cairo alone, but extended to Alexandria and many Egyptian cities.This is witnessed by the religious and civil installations that still remain in their various types and artistic styles.