Overview
Commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan and built between 1356 and 1363, this is Cairo's largest Mamluk-era mosque-madrasa complex. Four great iwans around the central courtyard once housed madrasas teaching each of the four Sunni schools of law, and the 38-meter northern facade with its intricate muqarnas portal is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Construction reportedly never paused even as plague swept through Cairo. A combined ticket covers both this mosque and Al-Rifa'i Mosque across the square, priced around EGP 60-80 total (subject to change). About 5-10 minutes on foot from the Citadel.
Travel Tips
The combined ticket covers Al-Rifa'i Mosque too, so visit both together. Remove shoes to enter; mornings tend to be quieter.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Cairo, Egypt from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
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Bab Zuweila
One of only three surviving gates of old Cairo's walls, with twin minarets you can climb.
📍 1.2km away
Wikala al-Ghuri
A 1504 caravanserai now hosting Egypt's famous Tanoura (Sufi whirling) dance shows.
📍 1.9km away
Cairo Tower
A 187m lattice-work tower on Gezira Island offering panoramic views of Cairo and the Nile.
📍 3.4km away
Things to Do in Cairo
Nile Dinner Cruise
A roughly 2-hour Nile dinner cruise with an Egyptian buffet, belly dance, and tanoura (Sufi spinning) show. Experience Cairo's night skyline from the water.
Giza Camel Safari
Ride a camel through the desert beside the Giza plateau for a panoramic view of all three pyramids and the Sphinx. Sunset rides are most popular.
Islamic Cairo Walking Tour
A 3-4 hour guided walk through Islamic Cairo's medieval monuments - Al-Azhar Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and Al-Muizz Street - with spice market and traditional cafe stops.