Madrasah Mosque of Sultan Hassan
Qualat el Kabch Street, Cairo, Egypt
Description:
The Sultan Hassan Mosque was built in Cairo in the 14th century (1356-1362) and is currently in operation. The height of the building is 36 meters. The mosque itself is light sand colored with one large dome in the middle, resting on powerful columns. It occupies about 8 thousand square meters. At the entrance stands a giant portal decorated with carvings. For the most part, bricks were used in construction, various stones were used for decor. In the center there is a courtyard with a fountain, which is designed for ablution. At the entrance you can find a plan of the building. There is a mosque on Al-Kala Shebaa Street.