Gamal Eddin Youssef Istadar Mosque

Cairo, Egypt

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Located on Al-Tambakshiya Street in Islamic Cairo, the Amir Jamal al-Din al-Ustadar Mosque is a mosque-madrasa built in 1407. Combining religious and educational functions within a single structure, this Islamic architectural complex exemplifies the dual-purpose religious buildings that flourished in medieval Cairo. The mosque forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the historic Islamic quarters of the city, preserving evidence of Cairo's architectural and cultural significance during the Mamluk period.