Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Al-Saliba Street & The Mamluk Necropolis

• A Walking Museum of Islamic Architecture – Featuring stunning mosques, madrasas, sabils (water fountains), and historic gates.
• Notable Landmarks:
  • Bab Zuweila – A magnificent 11th-century Fatimid gate and one of Cairo’s last surviving medieval entrances.
  • Mosque of Al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh – A beautifully designed Mamluk mosque with towering minarets.
  • Sabil-Kuttab of Sultan Qaytbay – A fine example of Mamluk charitable architecture, serving as both a public water fountain and a Quranic school.

Why Visit Al-Saliba Street?

• A Showcase of Medieval Cairo – Home to some of the most impressive Islamic buildings, including:
  • Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaytbay – An architectural masterpiece from the Mamluk era.
  • Mosque of Ibn Tulun – One of the oldest and largest mosques in Africa, built in 876 AD.
  • Gayer-Anderson Museum – A beautifully preserved 17th-century Ottoman house, now a museum showcasing Islamic art, antiques, and furniture.

Mamluk Necropolis?

• The Final Resting Place of Mamluk Sultans & Nobles – The necropolis is home to the tombs of rulers such as Sultan Qaytbay and Sultan Barquq.
• Stunning Mamluk Architecture – The area is filled with grand domes, finely carved stone facades, and towering minarets.