Masākin Zaynhum

Masākin Zaynhum is a locality in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Masākin Zaynhum is situated nearby to the locality Iskān ‘Ayn aş Şīrah, as well as near El-Sayeddah.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Saladin Citadel of Cairo and Gayer-Anderson Museum.

Saladin Citadel of Cairo

Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers.

Gayer-Anderson Museum

Museum

Photo: RolandUnger, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Gayer-Anderson Museum is an art museum located in Cairo, Egypt. It is situated adjacent to the Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun in the Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood.

Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan

Mosque

Photo: M mousa 86, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan 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 CE during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sayyidah Zainab District and Old Cairo.

Sayyidah Zainab District

Suburb

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Sayyidah Zainab is one of the old traditional districts of Cairo, Egypt. Its name is based on the presence of the Sayyidah Zainab Mosque. It is known for its traditional restaurants, it also has the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood, which is one of the famous areas in the district, and the Ibn Tulun Mosque.