Mausoleum of Qawsun

Mausoleum of Qawsun is a monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Mausoleum of Qawsun is situated nearby to Saladin Citadel of Cairo, as well as near The Carriage Museum.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saladin Citadel of Cairo and Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.

Saladin Citadel of Cairo

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The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt. Its construction was begun by Salah ad-Din in 1176 and continued by subsequent Egyptian rulers. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 690 metres north of Mausoleum of Qawsun.

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 1 km north of Mausoleum of Qawsun.

The Carriage Museum

Museum

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The Royal Carriages Museum is located at the Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, in front of Suleiman Pasha Mosque. The museum was inaugurated in 1983, then it was re-inaugurated after its renovation in 2013. The Carriage Museum is situated 760 metres northeast of Mausoleum of Qawsun.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sayyidah Zainab District and Abdin.

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.