Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan

The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a large religious complex in Cairo that combines prayer spaces with teaching halls. The building uses a symmetrical layout organized around a central courtyard, with thick stone walls and narrow passages connecting the different sections.

The complex was built in the mid-14th century and served as a center for both prayer and education. The project made it one of the most significant structures of its era in Cairo's development.

The building incorporates separate teaching spaces for all four Sunni Islamic schools of jurisprudence, reflecting medieval Cairo's role as an educational center.

The complex is located near the Citadel and is easily reached on foot from surrounding areas. Visitors should allow time to explore the interior passages and view the architecture from multiple angles within the space.

The northern minaret reaches 84 meters, establishing it as the tallest structure in Mamluk architecture, while the southern tower collapsed in 1659.

Location: Cairo Governorate

Inception: 1363

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

Part of: Islamic Cairo

GPS coordinates: 30.03190,31.25670

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:07