Sights · Our pick in Cairo
Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i mosques
Below the Citadel
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Image courtesy of © Berthold Werner · CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i mosques
Below the Citadel, the 14th-century mosque-madrasa of Sultan Hassan is one of the great monuments of Mamluk Cairo, its four vaulted halls opening onto a courtyard. Across the street stands the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, completed in the early 20th century, where members of the royal family were laid to rest.
Why it's on our list
- Mamluk architecture
- Dress modestly
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i mosques before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i mosques are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Citadel1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Khan el-Khalili1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Pyramids of Giza13 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum14 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Cairo International Airport19 kmCar or taxi 61 min
- Sphinx International Airport37 kmCar or taxi 111 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station3.6 kmWalk 44 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 20 min