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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Cairo

4.7
#5 of 48 in Historic Sites in Cairo
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Historic Site
Reportedly the finest example of early Mamluk architecture, Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan draws tourists not only with its impressive exterior and extravagant interior, but also with its rich history. Commissioned in 1356, the building is of gargantuan size, unusual egg-shape, with a wooden dome and twin minarets. Use our Cairo travel route builder app to visit Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan on your trip to Cairo, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Tours to Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

FROM $101 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan, Khan el-Khalili
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FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Walking Tour to Khan el-Khalili and Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Tours to Al’Moez Street (From Sultan Qalawoon Madrasa to Alfutuh Gate )
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
Duration: 4 to 6 hours
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FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Half-Day Tour to Islamic Sights in Cairo
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Tour to Islamic Cairo and the Museum of Islamic Art
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FROM $63 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Days Cairo Stop Over - Small Guided Group
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FROM $63 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Days Cairo City Break - Small Group With a Private Guide
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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan reviews

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  • By C3226NLchelseal
    We really enjoyed our guided tour of here. It was a very peaceful experience with a lot to see. Our guide did an incredible job of explaining the schools and the culture of the Muslim religion. Here.....  more »
  • By eng333
    A nice place to visit after visiting the citadel. As with most places, try to have exact change. They will pretend like they don't have chance to make some more money off of you. There are also...  more »
  • By fahadqamar
    A madrassa (Islamic school) atleast 600 years old. Sultan Hassan madrassa and Rifai mosuqe are in the same complex and require one common ticket to enter  more »
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  • By ورقيه إبداعات فنيه
    A fantastic place that I am suggesting it for any one to visit
  • By Mohamed Fotouh
    This building is the best Islamic style building in the world. It was designed and engineered very well. This mosque deserve to visit and stay long time inside it. You will smell history there. It is better to read about the history of this mosque before visiting it. That will let you know better and value the things you see. Parking is hard at that area.
  • By Mostafa Gomaa
    What would I say! This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It's as great as the Great pyramids. Never miss to visit it while you are in cairo. You will never forget it
  • By Haroon Cheema
    So simple and so heartfelt, this place is very impressive.
  • By Yes Visit Egypt
    You should visit it Contact me if you've decided to visit Egypt Instagram @turisi.egy
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