Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex, Cairo

Name: Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex
Address: Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo, Egypt

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The Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex or Funerary complex of Sultan al-Ghuri, also known as al-Ghuriya, is a monumental Islamic religious and funerary complex built by Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri between 1503 and 1505 CE. The complex consists of two major buildings facing each other on al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah street, in the Fahhamin Quarter, in the middle of the historic part of Cairo, Egypt. The eastern side of the complex includes the Sultan's mausoleum, a khanqah, a sabil, and a kuttab, while the western side of the complex is a mosque and madrasa. Today the mosque-madrasa is still open as a mosque while the khanqah-mausoleum is open to visitors as a historic site. ()

Local name: مجموعة السلطان الأشرف الغوري Established: 1503 (521 years ago)Coordinates: 30°2'46"N, 31°15'36"E

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Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, El-Darb El-Ahmarالقاهرة الإسلامية (الأزهر)Cairo Egypt

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Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex?

Nearby attractions include Muizz Street, Cairo (2 min walk), Al-Ghouri Wikala, Cairo (3 min walk), Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab, Cairo (3 min walk), Al-Ashraf Mosque, Cairo (3 min walk).

How to get to Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex:

Metro

Bab el Shaaria • Lines: 3 (17 min walk)
Attaba • Lines: 2, 3 (22 min walk)

Train

Orabi (34 min walk)

Bus

High Jet (36 min walk)
Suez & Sinai Bus Station (38 min walk)