Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
| Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan | |
|---|---|
مسجد ومدرسة السلطان حسن | |
The mosque in 2014, viewed from the Citadel | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque and madrasa |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Salah al-Din Square, Islamic Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
Interactive map of Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan | |
| Coordinates | 30°01′55″N 31°15′24″E / 30.0319°N 31.2567°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Mamluk |
| Founder | Sultan an-Nasir Hassan |
| Groundbreaking | 1356 CE |
| Completed | 1363 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 2 |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i)(v)(vi) |
| Designated | 1979 (3rd session) |
| Part of | Historic Cairo |
| Reference no. | 89-002 |
The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan (Arabic: مسجد ومدرسة السلطان حسن) is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 CE during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today.