Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli, Cairo

Name: Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#109 among attractions in Cairo

Mausoleum, Islamic architecture

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The mosque and tomb of Salar and Sangar al-Gawli is located near the Ibn Tulun Mosque along Saliba Street in Medieval Cairo and is west of Madrasa of Sarghatmish. It contains the joint mausoleums of Sayf el-Din Salar and Alam el-Din Sangar el-Gawli, powerful Mamluk emirs in the early 14th-century in 1304. The latter built the complex which also contains a madrasa for the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence and khanqah for the Sufi community. ()

Coordinates: 30°3'29"N, 31°13'44"E

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بولاق (bwlaq)Cairo Egypt

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Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egyptian Museum, Cairo Tower, 6th October Bridge, El-Sawy Cultural Wheel.

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Neighbourhood
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Palace
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli?

Nearby attractions include Sulayman Pasha Mosque, Cairo (1 min walk), 15 May Bridge, Cairo (3 min walk), Museum of Vehicles, Cairo (6 min walk), Gezirah Palace, Cairo (7 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of Salar and Sangar-al-Gawli:

Bus

Turgoman Bus Station (15 min walk)
Abd el Moniem Riad (16 min walk)

Metro

Nasser • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Orabi • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)

Train

Orabi (21 min walk)
Ramses Station (29 min walk)