Madrassa of Al-Nasir Muhammad

The building features a gothic marble portal with pointed arches and slender columns, acquired from a church in Acre during the crusades.

Al-Nasir Muhammad commissioned this structure between 1294 and 1303, marking a significant period in Mamluk architectural development in Cairo.

The madrasa accommodates all four Sunni schools of jurisprudence, making it a central institution for Islamic education in medieval Cairo.

Located on Al-Muizz Street in the Bayn al-Qasrayn district, the complex stands at 23 meters high next to Sultan Qalawun's mausoleum.

The minaret displays the last remaining stucco decorations in Cairo, featuring patterns that suggest involvement of Maghribi or Andalusi craftsmen.

Location: Cairo Governorate

Inception: 1303

Architectural style: Mamluk architecture

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Fee: Yes

Part of: Islamic Cairo

GPS coordinates: 30.04975,31.26106

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22