Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad, Cairo

Name: Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad
Address: Al Shrakia, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo, Egypt

#63 among attractions in Cairo

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The Mosque of Sultan al-Mu'ayyad is a Mosque in Cairo, Egypt next to Bab Zuwayla built under the rule of sultan Al-Mu'ayyad Sayf ad-Din Shaykh from whom it takes its name, "Al-Mu'ayyad", meaning The Supporter in Arabic language. Construction began in 1415 and the mosque was completed in 1421. The complex included a Friday mosque and a madrasa for four madhhabs. It replaced a prison which originally stood next to Bab Zuwayla. ()

Local name: مسجد السلطان المؤيد شيخ Completed: 1421 (603 years ago)Coordinates: 30°2'36"N, 31°15'27"E

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Al Shrakia, El-Darb El-Ahmarالقاهرة الإسلامية (الأزهر)Cairo Egypt

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Which popular attractions are close to Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad?

Nearby attractions include Al-Salih Tala'i Mosque, Cairo (2 min walk), Qasaba of Radwan Bey, Cairo (3 min walk), Mahmud al-Kurdi Mosque, Cairo (4 min walk), Al-Darb al-Ahmar, Cairo (4 min walk).

How to get to Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad:

Metro

Mohamed Naguib • Lines: 2 (21 min walk)
Bab el Shaaria • Lines: 3 (21 min walk)

Train

Orabi (34 min walk)

Bus

High Jet (37 min walk)
Turgoman Bus Station (40 min walk)