One of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture, the Mosque of Sultan Hassan has a colorful history. The massive building was financed from the estates of people who died in the black death which struck Cairo in 1348. The Sultan was unpopular, his reputation for greed and insensitivity further enhanced by the fall of one of the minarets in 1361... more

Have been to this mosque several times, it always astounds me, it really is a masterpiece and has a very interesting history too. It is not on the main tourist track, but well worth a visit and easy to get to, it is behind the Citadel and is one of Cairo's great landmarks. more

There are so many Mosques in Cairo that its easy to feel that they're all the same. Don't make that mistake because you'll end up missing some of the hidden pearls out there. Sultan Hassan Mosque is definitely one of them. With a history as interesting as the architecture, the Sultan Hassan Mosque is HUGE in proportions . But its... more

On our second day in Cairo, our tour guide took us to see the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili (bazaar) during the day then the Pyramids Sound and Light Show in the evening. Islamic Cairo: Mohammed Ali Mosque at Citadel, Sultan Hussein Mosque and Rifai Mosque, Imam Shafi Mosque, Al Azhar Mosque, El Hussein Mosque. Sultan Hussein... more