These 2 huge mosques are located next to each other so can be visited at the same time. Entrance fee is 120 EGP or about $4. We had to take off our shoes and coverd lur heads. In addition to the Prayer areas, there are rooms with tombs. Not sure whose tombs belong to. There are no signage that designate them.

Our visit to the mosque of Sultan Hassan was one of most surprising things we did in Cairo. I had looked up all the must-visit places in Cairo but somehow this mosque had never caught my eye or interest in the preparation process for the trip. We had a local guide one day who took us to the mosque and it was such a lovely experience. There was almost no one there apart from us so it was quiet and serene. I recommend that you put this on your Cairo bucket-list.

We enjoyed our visit to this 14th century mosque in Cairo. As an older structure, it was interesting to compare the architecture to two others we have visited - built much later. This mosque was hauntingly beautiful and is definitely worth visiting.

Impressive mosque, located in Salah al-Din Square in Islamic Cairo, built between 1356-1363. The mosque is considered one of the largest mosques in the world and one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo. It is also believed that the beautiful floor of the mosque was taken by Sultan Hassan from the pyramid Kefren of Giza. We were lucky to be there when they sang the call to prayer, it was really beautiful and impressive.

Completed in 1363 this mosque and school symbolizes the power of the Mamluk sultans. Its initiator was Hassan, the energetic (7th) son of Mohamed Hassan. Perhaps in a hurry to leave his mark on the world - assassinated at the age of 27- he chose an ambitious project. The main building is 150 meters long, 68m wide and 36m high. A colossal structure even now, let alone if placed in the 14th century context. The ornamentation is perhaps not as refined as other examples of Mamluk architecture, but still awe inspiring.