takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah
takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah is a monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah is situated nearby to Al-Rifa’i Mosque, as well as near Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and Saladin Citadel of Cairo.
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
Mosque
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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. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is situated 510 metres south of takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah.
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. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 1 km southeast of takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah.
Al-Rifa’i Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Kik, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Al-Rifa'i Mosque is a mosque located in Citadel Square, adjacent to the Citadel, in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Its name is derived from the Ali Abu Shubbak who is buried in the mosque. Al-Rifa’i Mosque is situated 460 metres south of takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abdin and Islamic Cairo.
Islamic Cairo
Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Islamic Cairo is the name commonly given to the core of medieval Cairo, a part of the city remarkably different from the modern Downtown district and the suburbs to the west.
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.
takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah
- Type: Monument
- Also known as: “Takiyat al-Sulaymaniya”, “takīyat as-Sulaymānīya”, and “Tekke al-Sulaymaniyya”
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.03676° or 30° 2′ 12″ northLongitude
31.25547° or 31° 15′ 20″ eastElevation
38 metres (125 feet)Open location code
8G2H27P4+P5GeoNames ID
8629598
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“takīyah al-Sulaymānīyah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “تكية السليمانية”
- French: “takiyyaẗ al-Sulaymāniyyaẗ”
- French: “Tekiet el-Solimânieh” (historical)
- French: “Tekiyat as-Solaïmâniya” (historical)
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