Sultan al-Ghuri Complex
Al-Ghuriyya / Southern Al-Muizz
Explore one of late Mamluk Cairo's most spectacular ensembles, where a mosque and madrasa face a richly decorated mausoleum, khanqah and sabil-kuttab across a narrow historic street once covered by a wooden canopy.
Historical Overview
The complex was designed as more than a mosque. It integrated religious teaching, Sufi accommodation, charity, burial architecture and residential functions into a dense urban ensemble. The mausoleum is especially notable for its decorated mihrab, while the khanqah retains an ornate wooden ceiling with gilded decoration. Al-Ghuri himself was not buried in the mausoleum, because he died in Syria during the Battle of Marj Dabiq in 1516.
Why Visit?
This is one of the strongest stops for understanding the final flowering of Mamluk architecture immediately before the Ottoman conquest of Egypt.
What to See
- Mosque
- Madrasa
- Mausoleum
- Khanqah
- Sabil
- Kuttab
- Maq'ad / loggia
- Historic residential spaces
- Market passage between the two sides
Getting There
Destination / الوجهة
مجموعة الغوري
Point to this and ask them to take you there
من فضلك وديني الغورية عند مجموعة السلطان الغوري
Public Transit Options
Metro
Attaba — Lines 2 & 3
Recommended Route
Metro: Attaba -> El-Muski/Al-Azhar -> Al-Ghuriyya
Media Gallery
The stunning architecture of the Sultan al-Ghuri Complex
Good to Know
Best Combined With
Make the most of your visit by combining this with:Wikala al-Ghuri,Khan al-Khalili,Al-Azhar Mosque,Bab Zuweila,Al-Mu'ayyad Shaykh Mosque
Opening Hours
Ticket Prices
Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 45 - 75 mins
- Best Time: Daytime.
- Photography: Mobile photography: free according to official e-ticket visitor rules.