Sultaniyya Mausoleum, Cairo

Name: Sultaniyya Mausoleum
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#103 among attractions in Cairo

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The Sultaniyya Mausoleum is a Mamluk-era funerary complex located in the Southern Cemetery of the Qarafa, the necropolis of Cairo, Egypt. It is believed to have been built in the 1350s and dedicated to the mother of Sultan Hassan. It is notable for its unique pair of stone domes. ()

Coordinates: 30°1'26"N, 31°15'34"E

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Sultaniyya Mausoleum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gayer-Anderson Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Cairo Citadel.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sultaniyya Mausoleum?

Nearby attractions include Sayeda Aisha Mosque, Cairo (5 min walk), Al-Gawhara Palace, Cairo (8 min walk), Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo (9 min walk), Al-Burdayni Mosque, Cairo (10 min walk).

How to get to Sultaniyya Mausoleum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sultaniyya Mausoleum:

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El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (6 min walk)