Madrasa, Mausaleum, and Bimaristan of al-Mansur Qalawun

Madrasa, Mausaleum, and Bimaristan of al-Mansur Qalawun
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Al-Mu'izz Street

This complex is located on al-Mu’izz street. It was established by Sultan Sayf al-Din Qalawun in 683-684 AH/ 1283-1284 AD. It is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Egypt dating to the Mamluk period. It consists of a mosque, a school, a burial, and a hospital (bimaristan is a Persian word that means “house of the ill”). Its various entrances are all characterized by unique designs, using gold and silver gilding as well as a number of geometric and floral motifs. The hospital treated people who suffered from nervous and psychological disorders. It now serves as an eye and dentistry hospital.

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Tickets

FOREIGNERS: Area entry: Adult: EGP 220 / Student: EGP 110 EGYPTIANS/ARABS: Adult: EGP 20 / Student: EGP 10 Inclusive tickets allowing entry into the site,Qalawun Group, Suleyman Agha Al-Selehdar Mosque and Sabil , Al-Kamil School, Al-Nasir Muhammad Ibn Qalawun Mosque and School, Sultan Barqouk Mosque, Musa Bin Maimun Temple, Hammam Inal, Amir Bishtak Palace . This ticket does not cover Wekalet Bazaraa and Bayt Al-Suhaymi, Their prices are listed on their individual pages.