The Qalawun Complex in Cairo is one of the most magnificent Mamluk-era architectural masterpieces.
Located at old Cairo near El Khalili Market in Muizz Street.
Was built by Sultan Al-Mansur Qalawun in 1284–1285 AD (683 AH)
The Qalawun Complex main structures:
Madrasa & Mausoleum
Bimaristan (Hospital)
Mosque
The complex is an example of Mamluk architecture, featuring intricate arabesque designs, calligraphy, and geometric patterns.
It is a must-visit landmark for those interested in Islamic history and architecture.
Tour Tips:
Start your tour early
Open daily from around 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Buy Al-Muizz Street ticket, which grants access to multiple historical sites.
Tickets cost around EGP 100-200 for foreigners (prices may change).
Photography Tips
The natural light through the stained-glass
The carved wooden ceilings
The close-up shots.
The Mihrab and walls
What to See Inside:
Mausoleum of Sultan Qalawun –
The Madrasa (The School) –
Bimaristan (Hospital)
Nearby
Khan El Khalili Bazaar (for souvenirs and traditional crafts)
Sultan Barquq Mosque & Complex
Bayt Al-Suhaymi (historic Ottoman house)
Location:
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An informative video with English subtitles
In This video you can watch:
0z:00:00 Introduction
00:01:01 start tour - The Qalawoon Complex Small Sample
00:01:09 The Facade & El Muezz Street
00:01:40 We are entering from the main entrance of The Qalawun Complex
00:01:59 The Main corridor
00:02:31 We are entering Mausoleum of Sultan Qalawun
00:03:05 Exploring The main Hall and the Mausoleum is in The center
00:03:58 Al Mihrab - Here please notice and listen to the natural echo sound and how the designer make it so easy without using a high voice
00:04:51 Walking around The Mausoleum, Sultan Qalawoon and his son Sultan E -Nasser Mohamed keeping bodies place
00:06:21 Entering to El Sultan Qalawun keeping place and looking the Wooden sarcophagus and look what written on it
00:06:31 Discover how were Sultan Qalawun and his son Sultan El-Nasser Mohamed look like?
00:07:04 The enter of the tomb where the bodies enter and carried down for 5 meters to the keeping place
00:07:36 Look The sign that was on the Sultan Qalawun headdress
00:08:53 going out to see The Qalawun Complex small model before continuing our tour to the school - Madrasa-
00:9:10 A stone plaque bearing the history of restoration of The Qalawon Complex by Khidevi Abbas Hilmi II
00:09:41 looking the Full Complex small model
00:11:13 Starting our way to The School - Al Madrsa _
00:12:01 Here we are finally reach the School Central courtyard
00:12:54 You will notice there the 4 iwans around the School Central courtyard
00:15:51 We are starting our way to the Bimaristan - The Hospital-
00:16:50 We are in the The Hospital courtyard
00:17:18 The dangerous psycho patient's rooms
00:17:37 Walking at the Back corridor for doctors
00:18:21 The fountain and the pool for patients recovery an d relaxing
00:18:35 Tour Finish and we are backing to the main entrance thought the main corridor to continue our tour in El Muezz Street
00:18:52 We thank you for watching and sharing us this tour and see you soon in El Muezz Strre Tour 2 in our next video
00:19:00 The Main written board for The The Qalawun Complex you can read it for more information
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