Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di, Cairo

Name: Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#113 among attractions in Cairo

Mausoleum, Islamic architecture

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The Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di, also commonly known as the Mausoleum of Hasan Sadaqa, is a medieval Mamluk-era madrasa structure and mausoleum in Cairo, Egypt. It was originally built between 1315 and 1321 CE by amir Sunqur Sa'di. Sunqur was forced to leave Egypt in his lifetime and was never buried there, but a sheikh known as Hasan Sadaqa was later buried in it and therefore the building is often known by his name. From the 17th century onward the complex was converted into Mevlevi Sufi lodge and is open today as the Mawlawiyya Museum or Museo Mevlevi. ()

Coordinates: 30°1'59"N, 31°15'14"E

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القاهرة الإسلامية (الخليفة)Cairo Egypt

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Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miNE
Major bazaar selling souvenirs and crafts
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~1980 ftSW
Cultural museum with artwork and furniture
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0.5 miSE
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0.4 miSW
Grandiose ancient Islamic monument
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~810 ftE
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~1320 ftE
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0.5 miSE
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0.4 miNE
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0.5 miSE
Mosque
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0.4 miNE
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Which popular attractions are close to Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Yashbak, Cairo (2 min walk), Amir Taz Palace, Cairo (3 min walk), Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu, Cairo (4 min walk), Sultan Hassan Mosque, Cairo (4 min walk).

How to get to Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di:

Bus

El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (14 min walk)
السيدة زينب (28 min walk)

Metro

Saad Zaghloul • Lines: 1 (25 min walk)
Mohamed Naguib • Lines: 2 (27 min walk)