Mosque of Gawhar al-Lala, Medieval mosque in Cairo, Egypt
The Mosque of Gawhar al-Lala spans 2,000 square feet and features a covered courtyard decorated with marble panels and a wooden lantern ceiling.
Built in 1430 AD by Amir Gawhar al-Lala, a civil servant in Sultan Barsbay's palace who later died in prison despite his reputation for benevolence.
The mosque maintains its role as both a religious center and an educational institution, continuing centuries of Islamic teaching and community gathering traditions.
Visitors can explore the mosque with a resident caretaker who provides tours of the main prayer hall, mausoleum, and recently added ablution facilities.
The structure includes a distinguished minaret in the Knob style with a single balcony and a wooden mashrabeyya on the kuttab balcony overlooking Darb al-Labbana Street.
Location: Cairo Governorate
GPS coordinates: 30.03316,31.25795
Latest update: April 21, 2025 17:58
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