Mosque of Qaytbay, Cairo

Name: Mosque of Qaytbay
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#47 among attractions in Cairo

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The Mosque of Qaytbay, also known as the Madrasa of Qaytbay, is a historic religious structure in the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood of Cairo, Egypt. Completed in 1475, it is one of multiple monuments sponsored by the Mamluk sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay. It is not to be confused with the more famous Funerary complex of Qaytbay in the Northern Cemetery. It is described as both a madrasa and a mosque by scholars, but functions as a mosque today. ()

Coordinates: 30°1'45"N, 31°14'46"E

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القاهرة الإسلامية (السيدة زينب)Cairo Egypt

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Mosque of Qaytbay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mosque of Qaytbay?

Nearby attractions include Cultural Park for Children, Cairo (4 min walk), Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Cairo (6 min walk), Gayer-Anderson Museum, Cairo (8 min walk), Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque, Cairo (8 min walk).

How to get to Mosque of Qaytbay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mosque of Qaytbay:

Bus

السيدة زينب (16 min walk)
El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (18 min walk)

Metro

Sayyeda Zeinab • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Saad Zaghloul • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)