historic mosque / madrasa / mausoleum / major monumentBahri Mamluk (1356–1362 CE)
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
Salah al-Din Square
مسجد ومدرسة السلطان حسنOpen to Public
Enter one of the supreme masterpieces of Mamluk Cairo, a monumental mosque and four-madrasa complex whose enormous portal, soaring iwans, marble decoration and royal mausoleum dominate the square beneath the Citadel.
Historical Overview
Built by Sultan Hasan ibn al-Nasir Muhammad between 1356 and 1362. Features a central courtyard with four iwans and four madrasas.
Why Visit?
One of the largest and most magnificent Mamluk monuments in Cairo.
What to See
- Monumental stone portal
- Four iwans
- Marble and stucco decoration
- Kufic inscriptions
- Mihrab
- Marble minbar
- Royal mausoleum
Getting There
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
Media Gallery
Photo of Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
Opening Hours
Standard09:00 - 17:00
Last Entry16:00
Ticket Prices
Foreign Adult220 EGP
Foreign Student110 EGP
Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 45 - 75 mins
- Accessibility: needs_site_specific_verification