sufi lodge / historic complex / madrasa / performance spaceIslamic (Mamluk + Ottoman)
Mawlawiyya Takiyya
Al-Suyufiyya Historic Street / Darb al-Ahmar
التكية المولويةOpen to Public
Step into Cairo's unique Mawlawi heritage complex, where a medieval Mamluk school, Ottoman Sufi lodge and circular wooden dervish theatre preserve centuries of religious, architectural and performance history.
Historical Overview
A multi-layered complex comprising a 1321 Mamluk madrasa, a 1595 Ottoman takiyya, and an 1810 Sama' Khana (Dervishes' Theatre).
Why Visit?
One of the most beautifully preserved and unique Sufi lodges in Cairo with its stunning circular Sama' Khana.
What to See
- Mamluk madrasa remains
- historic fountain
- Ottoman residential rooms
- dome supported on twelve wooden columns
- Sama' Khana circular wooden stage
- upper audience galleries
Getting There
Mawlawiyya Takiyya
Media Gallery
Photo of Mawlawiyya Takiyya
Opening Hours
Standard09:00 - 17:00
Ticket Prices
Foreign Adult100 EGP
Foreign Student50 EGP
Egyptian Adult10 EGP
Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 45 - 75 mins