Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
| Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan | |
|---|---|
مسجد ومدرسة السلطان حسن | |
Looking down from the Citadel at the Mosque of Sultan Hasan 2014 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Patron | Sultan an-Nasir Hassan |
| Location | |
| Location | Cairo, Egypt |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic architecture, Mamluk architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1356 |
| Completed | 1363 |
| 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 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.