Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar Mosque Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt,

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Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar Mosque- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Religious Beliefs; Egypt; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Located on Cairo's historic Muizz Street, the Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar, completed in 1839, exemplifies the architectural blend of Ottoman and local styles from Muhammad Ali Pasha's era. This complex integrates a mosque, sabil (public water fountain), and kuttab (Quranic school). The mosque features a rectangular layout divided into two sections: the western section houses an open courtyard surrounded by arcades topped with shallow domes resting on marble columns, each adorned with colorful oil paintings of floral and geometric patterns alongside Quranic inscriptions; the eastern section contains the prayer hall, characterized by a wooden ceiling supported by marble columns. The sabil's façade, decorated in Ottoman Baroque style, closely resembles the Sabil of Ismail Pasha, reflecting the period's aesthetic influences.

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Reviews of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar Mosque

Abdulrahman Qazzaz

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-25

is a complex of mosque, sabil and kuttab established during the era of Muhammad Ali Pasha in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt. It is located at the beginning of Burjouan alley of the famed Muizz Street and on the other side it faces the extension of Al-Nahasin Street leading to the Bab Al-Shaareya square.
S Hetherington

4
Reviewed: 2023-02-11

Visited Al Moez Street 11 November 2022. Another grand facade. No English signage so very difficult for the tourist.
عبدالرحمن الصحابي Abdelrahman Elsahaby

5
Reviewed: 2022-01-21

The Mosque, Sabeel, and Named of Suleiman Agha Al-Salhdar (1255 AH / 1839 AD) is one of the mosques that was established in the era of Mohmed Ali basha in Egypt, is one of the most beautiful mosque in Egypt that show the art of islamic architecture
Mahmud Sabir

5
Reviewed: 2020-02-06

The Mosque, Sabeel, and Book of Suleiman Agha Al-Salhdar (1255 AH / 1839 AD) is one of the mosques that was established in the era of Muhammad Ali in Egypt, and is located at the beginning of the Burjwan Lane on Amir Al-Jayoush Street (Al-Moez Din Allah). On the other hand, it is in the extension of Al-Nahhasin Street from Bab Al-Sharia Square
Dr mohammad

5
Reviewed: 2019-12-13

Worth a visit if you are in the area. An old water container system.