Al-Burdayni Mosque
| Al-Burdayni Mosque مسجد البرديني | |
|---|---|
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  Shown within Egypt | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Cairo, Egypt |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°01′34″N 31°15′14″E / 30.0259745°N 31.2537894°ECoordinates: 30°01′34″N 31°15′14″E / 30.0259745°N 31.2537894°E |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Africa |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Architectural style |
Islamic Mamluk |
| Completed | 1616 |
Al-Burdayni Mosque is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is located in Al-Dawoudia, near the Mosque of al-Malika Safiyya. It was built by Kareem al-din al-Bardayni in 1616 during the Ottoman rule. The building is made of stone and has gates erected in 1629 on two sides on the west, right of the fountain.
Description
Although the mosque was built in the Ottoman era, the architecture retains many of Mamluk style, including the fountain which is full of motifs and incriptions. The interior decoration also contains elements of Mamluk state of Circassia gathered in details. This is a small, albeit protected beautifully stained marbles which cover the walls and the roofs above the windows decorated with colored glass to create the sense of consistency. Its wooden ceiling is also considered one of the outstanding crafts of all the Egyptian historic mosques, and the skillful carpentry craftsmanship is also displayed in the work of minbar or handrails.[1]
References
- ↑ مساجد مصر وأولياؤها الصالحون ، المجلس الأعلى للشئون الإسلامية
