Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq, 14th-century religious educational complex in Islamic Cairo, Egypt
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq features multiple prayer halls, classrooms, and a mausoleum arranged around a central courtyard with stone decorations.
Sultan al-Zahir Barquq constructed this religious institution between 1384 and 1386 as the first architectural project of the Circassian Mamluk dynasty in Cairo.
The complex served as both a mosque for religious services and a madrassa that provided accommodations for 125 students studying Islamic jurisprudence.
Visitors can access the monument through Muizz Street, where they will find the entrance portal with its geometric patterns and bronze doors.
The main prayer hall contains one of the largest single wooden roofs in Mamluk architecture, displaying intricate marble mosaics and carved details.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1386
Architectural style: Mamluk architecture
Fee: Yes
Part of: Islamic Cairo
GPS coordinates: 30.05009,31.26102
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:09
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