Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa, Cairo: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

The Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa stands at the foot of the Cairo Citadel, a massive Mamluk-era complex built between 1356 and 1363. The building covers 7,906 square meters and its main minaret rises 68 meters, the tallest in Cairo at the time. The central courtyard contains an ablutions fountain beneath a domed pavilion, with four iwans—vaulted halls—opening from each side, each dedicated to one of the four Sunni schools of jurisprudence. Hanging chains at the entrance forced riders to dismount before entering. is just one of many options in Cairo. Major attractions worth considering include Al-Azhar Mosque, Al-Azhar Park, and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).