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Featured Hotels Near Qalawun Complex Cairo
114 Muiz Li Din Allah (0.3 km from Qalawun Complex)
Within 200 metres from Bab Zuweila gateLe Riad Hotel de Charme has spacious Oriental suites with private balconies facing El Darb El Asfar. It has a rooftop garden with panoramic views of Cairo.
10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria (0.6 km from Qalawun Complex)
Situated in the centre of Islamic Cairo the Arabian Nights Hostel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi just a 5-minute walk from the popular Khan al-Khalili market and Al Azhar Park.rabian Nights Hostel features classic Arabian furniture and decorations.
2 Marouf First Floor. (1.0 km from Qalawun Complex)
Situated in Cairo and within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square Hostgram has a terrace allergy-free rooms and free WiFi. The property is around 2.1 km from The Egyptian Museum 2.1 km from Khan Al Khalili and 2.2 km from Cairo Tower.
56 Kasr Al Nile Al Fawalah Abdeen C (1.4 km from Qalawun Complex)
Boasting a terrace Victory Of Downtown Hotel is situated in Cairo in the Cairo Governorate region 1.1 km from Khan Al Khalili and 1.2 km from Tahrir Square.
Ali Rashed St.heliopolis (1.5 km from Qalawun Complex)
This modern family-friendly hotel is located in the centre of the Citystars business and leisure complex and just a 10-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. Holiday Inn City stars offers free WiFi in public areas.
Galaa Square (1.5 km from Qalawun Complex)
Only 600 metres from the Opera House Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino offers rooms with private balconies overlooking the banks of the River Nile. Facilities include in house casino outdoor pool and 24-hour room service.
9 Adly St Downtown (1.6 km from Qalawun Complex)
Stop at Azar hotel Cairo to discover the wonders of `Abdin. Featuring a satisfying list of amenities guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at Azar hotel Cairo.
118 Mohamed Farid Street (1.6 km from Qalawun Complex)
Situated in Cairo 1 km from The Egyptian Museum Hotel Velvet 1889 provides air-conditioned accommodation and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.
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The Qalawun Complex in Cairo is one of the most fascinating and important monuments in the world. It was built by Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun, a Mamluk sultan, who ruled from 1290 to 1293 CE. The complex consists of three main buildings: a madrasa (Islamic school), a mausoleum for Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun and his family, and a mosque.
The mausoleum is remarkable for its beautiful façade, which features an intricate mashrabiya, or carved wood latticework window screens. This is an example of traditional Islamic art as well as architectural innovation.
The mosque, located on the right side of the complex, is crowned with a minaret that stands 42 meters tall. In addition to these impressive structures, there is also a hospital attached to the complex, known as Maristan al-Mansuriya. This was the first institution dedicated to health care in Egypt and it treated both physical and mental illnesses.
Qalawun Complex Cairo is recognized as an integral part of Egyptian history and culture because of its monumental size and sophisticated level of detail that went into its design. For instance, it has several unique features such as marble stones inscribed with Arabic calligraphy from the Qur'an that adorn both the interior and exterior walls of the madrasa building. Additionally, its walls are decorated with intricate paintings depicting scenes from Islamic history as well as floral designs made out of gold leaf called muqarnas. In terms of architecture, this site showcases various styles such as Mamluk Revivalism which combines Islamic traditions with European Renaissance elements and Ayyubid architecture which uses curves instead of straight lines throughout its structures.
The Qalawun Complex in Cairo still stands today – more than 700 years after it was built – testament to the skill of its builders and testament to its historical importance. It remains one of Egypt’s greatest architectural wonders and continues to be visited by tourists from all over the world each year so that they can get a glimpse into Egypt’s past through this astounding piece of history.