Mausoleum of al-Sawabi

Mausoleum of al-Sawabi is a monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Mausoleum of al-Sawabi is situated nearby to Saladin Citadel of Cairo, as well as near the suburb Sayyidah Zainab District.

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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, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 1 km north of Mausoleum of al-Sawabi.

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. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is situated 1 km north of Mausoleum of al-Sawabi.

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 1¼ km north of Mausoleum of al-Sawabi.

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.