Al-Burdayni Mosque, Ottoman period mosque in Dawudiyya Quarter, Cairo, Egypt
The Al-Burdayni Mosque features an L-shaped design with two facades, including a western entrance portal and a distinctive minaret on its right side.
Constructed in 1616 by religious scholar Karim al-Din al-Burdayni, the mosque marked the transition period from Mamluk Sultanate to Ottoman rule in Egypt.
The mosque's interior displays intricate marble panels, mosaic arcading, and stained glass windows that demonstrate the fusion of Mamluk and Ottoman artistic traditions.
The religious building maintains its function as an active prayer site, located at coordinates 30.025975 latitude and 31.253789 longitude in Cairo Governorate.
The minaret contains the only Ottoman-era inscription band from 1623 found on any minaret in Cairo, featuring an octagonal base with triangular arches.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1616
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 30.02597,31.25379
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:50
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