Marvelous Mameluke architecture
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearest Train: Sadat
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Built in 1504 by Sultan Quansuh al Ghouri, this building is a delightful example of Mameluke architecture. Situated opposite the mausoleum of al Ghouri, the two buildings form a fine monument to the Mamelukes. Look out for the unusual chimneypot minaret before you enter. The large entrance trilobate arch is beautifully decorated with stalactites. The entrance leads to a corrider that opens on to a central courtyard with four liwans. A visit here is well worth your time.
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Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from las angles on Oct 23 2005
great!
A pretty spectacular mosque, and easy to combine with a visit to the khan or the mosque of al-Azhar....
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Travel user from Kalamazoo, MI on Aug 05 2004
