Emir Qurqumas Complex, Cairo

Name: Emir Qurqumas Complex
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#212 among attractions in Cairo

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The Emir Qurqumas Complex is located in Medieval Cairo, Egypt, in the City of the dead. It is one of the largest mausoleums in Cairo. ()

Completed: 1507 (517 years ago)Coordinates: 30°3'6"N, 31°16'44"E

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Emir Qurqumas Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khan el-Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque, Islamic Cairo, Bayt Al-Suhaymi.

1 miW
Major bazaar selling souvenirs and crafts
Khan el-Khalili, Cairo
27 min walk • Khan el-Khalili is a bustling marketplace and one of the most historical souks in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Established in the 14th century, it has served as a trading hub and a vibrant center of commerce for over 600 years.
1.1 miSW
Mosque, Historical place
Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cairo, the Al-Azhar Mosque is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of Islamic learning. Founded in 970 AD, it is one of the oldest mosques in the city and serves as the central hub for the prestigious Al-Azhar University.
1 miSW
, Archaeological site
Islamic Cairo, Cairo
27 min walk • Islamic Cairo is not just a part of the city but a journey back in time to a bustling medieval metropolis. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this historic area in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, is an enchanting labyrinth of narrow alleys and towering minarets, where the rich...
1 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Bayt Al-Suhaymi, Cairo
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of historic Cairo, Egypt, Bayt Al-Suhaymi stands as a testament to the architectural splendor and rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman era. This museum, once a private residence, is a stunning example of Islamic residential architecture dating...
0.9 miW
Landmark 10th-century mosque
Al-Hakim Mosque, Cairo
24 min walk • The Al-Hakim Mosque, a monumental mosque in Cairo, Egypt, stands as a testament to the Fatimid era of Islamic architecture and history. Constructed between 990 and 1013 during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, this mosque is not only a place of...
1 miW
Revered holy site with sacred remains
Al-Hussein Mosque, Cairo
25 min walk • The Al-Hussein Mosque, nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, stands as a beacon of Islamic heritage and devotion. This historic mosque is not only a pivotal place of worship but also a site of immense cultural significance, deeply woven into the fabric of Egyptian...
0.7 miNE
Mosque, Islamic architecture
Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque, Cairo
19 min walk • Al-Rahman al-Rahim Mosque or El-Rahman El-Raheem Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in Cairo. It is located in the Abbassiya neighborhood, on Salah Salem Street. The mosque is famous for having Islamic Motifs from various Islamic architectural styles.
0.8 miW
City gate
Bab al-Nasr, Cairo
22 min walk • Bab al-Nasr, is one of three remaining gates in the city wall of the Old City of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. It is a massive fortified gate with rectangular stone towers flanking the semicircular arch of the eastern portal.
1 miW
Mosque
Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar, Cairo
26 min walk • Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar or Mosque-Sabil-Kuttab of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar is a complex of mosque, sabil and kuttab established during the era of Muhammad Ali Pasha in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt. It is located at the beginning of Burjouan alley of the famed Muizz Street.
0.9 miW
Mosque
Amir Jamal al-Din al-Ustadar Mosque, Cairo
24 min walk • Amir Jamal al-Din al-Ustadar Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Cairo. It is located inside Islamic Cairo, facing the Al-Tambakshiya Street to the north and the Habas al-Rahb Street to the southeast.
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Mausoleum
Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq, Cairo
5 min walk • The Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq is a religious Islamic funerary complex built by the Mamluk Sultan Faraj ibn Barquq from 1400 to 1411 CE. It is located in Cairo, Egypt, in the Northern Cemetery which is a part of Cairo's historic necropolis districts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Emir Qurqumas Complex?

Nearby attractions include Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq, Cairo (5 min walk), Khanqah-Mausoleum of Sultan Barsbay, Cairo (8 min walk), City of the Dead, Cairo (10 min walk), Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies, Cairo (15 min walk).

How to get to Emir Qurqumas Complex by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emir Qurqumas Complex:

Metro

Abdou Pasha • Lines: 3 (25 min walk)
El Geish • Lines: 3 (25 min walk)