GUIDE to ISLAMIC CAIRO MOSQUES - Qalawun Complex and more
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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Most of the tourists visiting Egypt know of khan el Khalil and visit the local bazars, almost unaware that all around there are marvellous mosques of medieval era: in this video I will show you what I believe to be one of the most overlooked monument in Egypt: the Qalawun Complex: including a mausoleum, a madrasah, and a hospital, built in 1283-85 on the site of present-day Cairo by the fifth Mamlūk sultan, Qalāʾūn. The hospital, now in ruins, was one of the most remarkable buildings of the Mamlūk era. The mausoleum and madrasah both open from a central corridor. The madrasah has a unique three-part basilica-like eyvān, or vaulted niche, on the richly carved qiblah side (the wall facing Mecca) and a smaller eyvān opposite. Residential cells for scholars occupy the other sides of the madrasah. A small atrium with a fine carved stucco facade leads into the square space of the richly decorated mausoleum, where pink granite columns are topped by arches supporting a dome that was probably originally wooden. Rounded horseshoe arches, uncommon at this period, are used throughout the complex.
Then we will visit other Madrasas and Sabil, and we will have a unique look from above to central Cairo.
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Great video I am going do this when I go to Cairo 🙂👍
Many foreign tourists to Cairo just visit the pyramids. They miss these amazing mosques! Such beautiful architecture and incredible history.
Mosques made with stone pilaged from the pyramids
Beautiful places ❤️❤️
This is beautiful! Makes me want to go back to Egypt 🇪🇬. Interesting how the prices are different for the complex , as I just said I was Arab, and paid 10 pounds for the entire place .
These were some of my favorite places touring with Omar when I was in Cairo! A private tour of Islamic Cairo with Omar is a very enlightening experience!
Very cool!
I love Cairo! I had greaaaat memories here. I am from the Philippines and now live in the USA. My family will definitely plan to go next year. When is the best time to go there that will not be too hot? Any suggestion of a personal tour guide for a family of 4? Thank you.
Would like to understand their guide in the Mosques . . .
Are you allowed to ware shorts going to the mosque 🙂👍
Hi, visiting Egypt in February from Canada- does these mosques allow women or have a separate prayer area of women?
there are separate areas for women
Are you a guide ?
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