Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
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albertoobsas
Buenos Aires, Argentina3,855 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
It is located in front of the Al Rifa'i Mosque; It is a Beautiful Mosque from the Mamluk era (14th-15th centuries).
The visit to the interior is not free, but it is very interesting because it is a mixture of a mosque and a madrasa, which gives it a different distribution of spaces. Almost necessarily, you should go with a guide to explain these differences, and the particularities of this building, different from other classic mosques.
The main courtyard with the Ablution fountain is beautiful, and the mosque itself is relatively small, but very beautiful, with tremendous acoustics (we were lucky that a Muslim guide sang-prayed while we were there).
The visit to the interior is not free, but it is very interesting because it is a mixture of a mosque and a madrasa, which gives it a different distribution of spaces. Almost necessarily, you should go with a guide to explain these differences, and the particularities of this building, different from other classic mosques.
The main courtyard with the Ablution fountain is beautiful, and the mosque itself is relatively small, but very beautiful, with tremendous acoustics (we were lucky that a Muslim guide sang-prayed while we were there).
Written 20 March 2024
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Diana B
Iasi, Romania1,816 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Impressive mosque, located in Salah al-Din Square in Islamic Cairo, built between 1356-1363. The mosque is considered one of the largest mosques in the world and one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo. It is also believed that the beautiful floor of the mosque was taken by Sultan Hassan from the pyramid Kefren of Giza. We were lucky to be there when they sang the call to prayer, it was really beautiful and impressive.
Written 29 May 2024
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,727 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Completed in 1363 this mosque and school symbolizes the power of the Mamluk sultans. Its initiator was Hassan, the energetic (7th) son of Mohamed Hassan. Perhaps in a hurry to leave his mark on the world - assassinated at the age of 27- he chose an ambitious project. The main building is 150 meters long, 68m wide and 36m high. A colossal structure even now, let alone if placed in the 14th century context. The ornamentation is perhaps not as refined as other examples of Mamluk architecture, but still awe inspiring.
Written 30 May 2024
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Madan Gopal M
Bengaluru, India8,429 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This unique structure reflects the early Mamluk architecture, every angle is built with meticulous care. Elegant courtyard, ornate windows, sprawling premises, this place is free from crowds. There is an admission ticket that can also be utilised for visiting ar- Rifa'i mosque. Many stories are associated with this Madrasa and the signage explains briefly.
Written 12 May 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,619 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
These 2 huge mosques are located next to each other so can be visited at the same time. Entrance fee is 120 EGP or about $4. We had to take off our shoes and coverd lur heads.
In addition to the Prayer areas, there are rooms with tombs. Not sure whose tombs belong to. There are no signage that designate them.
In addition to the Prayer areas, there are rooms with tombs. Not sure whose tombs belong to. There are no signage that designate them.
Written 21 October 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,522 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Sultan Hassan started to built his mosque in 1356 and it took 7 years. Several tragedies occurred during construction eg. one of the minarets collapsed and buried 300 people under it. It’s a huge and magnificent building. I think the greatest parts of the mosque are the entrance gate and the well. It’s worth to visit.
Written 24 April 2023
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Marvin G
Ogdensburg, NY1,671 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
There are two mosques stand side by side. Sultan Hassan Mosque was built in the 14th century during the Bahri Mamluk period and is one of the largest in the world. It was commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan and has some innovative architectural components. It is sited in the historic Salah al-Din Square of Cairo and still serves as a school to train Sunni Moslems.
Written 8 July 2023
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Kazi Y
Dhaka City, Bangladesh127 contributions
Feb 2020
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrassa Cairo, Egypt was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today. This mosque is stunning and impressive from outside and inside. The mosque occupies almost 8000 square meters and the building is about 500 meters long, 68 meters wide, and 36 meters high. The massive main doorway at the north corner is almost 26 meters high and the minaret at the south corner is the tallest in Cairo at 81.5 meters. The mosque is an active place of worship. At the time of visiting the mosque women need to cover their heads; arms and legs and all visitors will need to leave their shoes prior to entering the mosque.
Written 25 March 2020
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Jazzumbo
Romania2,289 contributions
Oct 2021
It used to be the largest mosque in the world. It was so massive that some rebel emirs used it as a fortress from where they attacked Cairo Citadel, located on top of the next cliff. In 1500, Mamluk Sultan Janbalat, anticipating another rebel attack from the mosque, ordered it demolished; however, after three days of unsuccessful demolition attempts on the mosque's southeastern (Citadel-facing) walls, he was forced to give up. In 1517, the very last Mamluk sultan, Tumanbay, took refuge inside the mosque in an attempt to evade capture by the victorious Ottoman army as it took control of Cairo, resulting in the Ottomans bombarding the mosque with cannonballs from the Citadel.
These demolition attempts, however, drew criticism from Cairo's population, which subsequently pressured authorities into repairing damages.
It is challenging to figure out how this construction impressed the people after inauguration, back in 1363. It is also believed that limestone from the Pyramids of Giza was quarried for use in the mosque's construction. The mosque hosts four Islamic schools (madrassas) and accommodation for their students.
There’s a shoes wardrobe at the entrance where the visitors can leave their shoes before visiting the mosque. It’s OK to tip the shoes keeper with 5 Egyptian Pounds for the service. A few kittens were playing around while I was removing my shoes.
These demolition attempts, however, drew criticism from Cairo's population, which subsequently pressured authorities into repairing damages.
It is challenging to figure out how this construction impressed the people after inauguration, back in 1363. It is also believed that limestone from the Pyramids of Giza was quarried for use in the mosque's construction. The mosque hosts four Islamic schools (madrassas) and accommodation for their students.
There’s a shoes wardrobe at the entrance where the visitors can leave their shoes before visiting the mosque. It’s OK to tip the shoes keeper with 5 Egyptian Pounds for the service. A few kittens were playing around while I was removing my shoes.
Written 17 November 2021
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Lella Erludóttir
56 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our visit to the mosque of Sultan Hassan was one of most surprising things we did in Cairo. I had looked up all the must-visit places in Cairo but somehow this mosque had never caught my eye or interest in the preparation process for the trip. We had a local guide one day who took us to the mosque and it was such a lovely experience. There was almost no one there apart from us so it was quiet and serene. I recommend that you put this on your Cairo bucket-list.
Written 16 November 2023
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