Cairo, Egypt
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 CE during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today.
- City
- Cairo
- Country
- Egypt
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Cairo
- Giza pyramid complex
- Egyptian Museum
- Khan el-Khalili
- Cairo Citadel
- Great Pyramid of Giza
- St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Cairo
Background: Wikipedia