Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq, Cairo

Name: Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq
Address: Haret Al Barquqiah, El-Gamaleya, Cairo, Egypt

#104 among attractions in Cairo

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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq or Mosque-Madrasa-Khanqah of Az-Zaher Barquq is a religious complex in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt. It was commissioned by Sultan al-Zahir Barquq as a school for religious education in the four Islamic schools of thought, composed of a mosque, madrasa, mausoleum and khanqah. The complex was constructed in 1384-1386 CE, with the dome added last. It was the first architectural facility built during the time of the Circassian dynasty of Mamluk Sultanate. ()

Local name: مجموعة السلطان الظاهر برقوق Completed: 1386 (638 years ago)Coordinates: 30°3'0"N, 31°15'40"E

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Haret Al Barquqiah, El-Gamaleyaالقاهرة الإسلامية (الجمالية)Cairo Egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq open?

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq?

Nearby attractions include Madrasa of Al-Nasir Muhammad, Cairo (1 min walk), Hammam of Sultan Inal, Cairo (1 min walk), Beshtak Palace, Cairo (2 min walk), Qalawun complex, Cairo (2 min walk).

How to get to Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq:

Metro

Bab el Shaaria • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)
Attaba • Lines: 2, 3 (21 min walk)

Train

Orabi (31 min walk)
Ramses Station (33 min walk)

Bus

High Jet (34 min walk)
Suez & Sinai Bus Station (34 min walk)