Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i, Cairo

Name: Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#137 among attractions in Cairo

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The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i is a mausoleum dedicated to Imam Al-Shafi’i, one of the four Sunni Imams who founded the Shafi’i Sunni Islamic school of jurisprudence. Located at the Imam Shafi’i Street in the City of the Dead, Cairo, the mausoleum is a hallmark of Ayyubid style architecture and historical significance. ()

Area: 31.6 acres (0.0494 mi²)Coordinates: 30°0'38"N, 31°15'28"E

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Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i?

Nearby attractions include Hosh al-Basha, Cairo (3 min walk), Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque, Cairo (23 min walk), Lulua Mosque, Cairo (23 min walk), Sultaniyya Mausoleum, Cairo (24 min walk).

How to get to Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i:

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El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (27 min walk)