Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, Mosque and educational center in Islamic Cairo, Egypt.
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan features four teaching halls arranged in a cruciform layout around a central courtyard with a towering entrance portal.
Sultan Hassan commissioned this religious complex in 1356, investing one million dinars during construction that continued until 1363 despite the Black Plague.
The building incorporates separate teaching spaces for all four Sunni Islamic schools of jurisprudence, reflecting medieval Cairo's role as an educational center.
The mosque complex spans 7,900 square meters near the Citadel, containing accommodations for 500 students and spaces for both education and prayer.
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: May 26, 2025 21:43
Cairo preserves an architectural heritage spanning over fifteen centuries. This collection includes religious buildings, traditional houses, and utilitarian structures that reflect the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods. Mosques such as Sultan Hassan with its 68-meter minaret stand alongside ancient homes with mashrabiya windows, while the 9th-century Nilometer highlights the river's importance in Egyptian society. The route passes through various historic districts, from El Khalifa with its medieval monuments to Ottoman houses from the 16th and 17th centuries like Bayt Al-Suhaymi or those housing the Gayer-Anderson Museum. Aqsunqur Mosque stands out with its Iznik tiles showcasing floral motifs, a legacy of Ottoman influence. The City of the Dead, a cemetery stretching four kilometers, illustrates the continuity between burial sites and inhabited areas. Green spaces like Al-Azhar Park offer views of a dense city where traditions blend with everyday life.
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