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Cairo, Egypt

Mosque of Qanibay al-Muhammadi

Cairo, Egypt

Mosque of Qanibay al-Muhammadi
Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy from Cairo, Egypt · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Located on Al-Saleeba street in Islamic Cairo, the Mosque of Qanibay al-Muhammadi was completed in 1413–1414 during the Burji Mamluk period. Built in the Islamic architectural tradition, it stands adjacent to the Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu and forms part of Cairo's UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, reflecting the enduring significance of this historic quarter.

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Built
Type
mosque
Heritage
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Place
Cairo, Egypt

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