Mosque-Madrassa of Umm Sultan Sha’aban

Mosque-Madrassa of Umm Sultan Sha’aban

Mosque-Madrassa of Umm Sultan Sha’aban

The Khawand Baraka Complex in Cairo boasts a striking red-and-white-striped facade adorned with a triangular arrangement of muqarnas vaulting. Built in 1369 by Khawand Baraka, mother of a Mamluk ruler after completing the hajj pilgrimage, the complex is oriented to align with Mecca and there are also another landmarks in cairo you should visit during your stay such as Police Museum which is inside the old prison of the citadel and Carriage Museum which has collection of museums and Cairo Atelier and Bab Al Futuh which built in 1087

While more visually captivating from the outside, the interior, accessed through a long hallway, offers glimpses of its historical significance and also there are another landmarks in cairo you should visit during your stay Cairo Day Tours give you many recommendations and there are also packages for holidays you can book it through Egypt Holiday Packages contain many packages and you choose what you prefer the most and also if you want to take your family with you and enjoy quality time with each other Egypt Family Tours give you many recommendations to choose from