Palace of Mangak al-Yusufi al-Silahdar

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Ticket price EGP
Type islamic-sightseeings
Open not accessible
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Address

Location: Suq el-Silah street, behind Sultan Hassan Mosque

Accessibility

Not wheelchair friendly

At the corner of Suq al-Silah street we find a ruined domed structure that was once a palace built between 1346-47, all that remain now is the gate to the palace of Mangak al-Yusufi al-Silahdar (the sword bearer or armorer ).

The gate was built at the beginning of his career, and his blazon with the sword of office is a prominent decoration. The shallow dome is also interesting as an example of a pure pendentive system.

This gate was at the edge of Suq al-Silah, the Armorers’ Bazaar, whose location near the Citadel was a logical consequence of its strategic importance and of the number of Mamluks quartered in the fortress. The trade of metalworking continues in this area today.

List of Royal palaces in Cairo

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Published: 12 Dec 2018 Last update: 28 Jun 2020