Mosque of Qani-Bay, Cairo

Name: Mosque of Qani-Bay
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#84 among attractions in Cairo

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The Mosque of Qani-Bay is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt. The complex is named after Qani-Bay al-Sayfi, nicknamed "al-Rammah", who was Grand Master of the Horse during the reign of Sultan al-Ghuri. It was built between AD 1503 and 1504 on a hill watching over the hippodrome and Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. The site was chosen since the horse market and stables of the Citadel were originally located just off the square. ()

Local name: مسجد قاني باي الرماحCoordinates: 30°1'56"N, 31°15'29"E

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القاهرة الإسلامية (الحلمية)Cairo Egypt

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Mosque of Qani-Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khan el-Khalili, Gayer-Anderson Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo Citadel.

1.1 miN
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~1870 ftN
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Which popular attractions are close to Mosque of Qani-Bay?

Nearby attractions include Al-Mahmoudia Mosque, Cairo (2 min walk), Al-Rifa'i Mosque, Cairo (3 min walk), Sultan Hassan Mosque, Cairo (3 min walk), Madrasa of Uljay al-Yusufi, Cairo (6 min walk).

How to get to Mosque of Qani-Bay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mosque of Qani-Bay:

Bus

El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (12 min walk)

Metro

Mohamed Naguib • Lines: 2 (32 min walk)