Uljay al-Yusufi Mosque

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About Uljay al-Yusufi Mosque

The madrasa of Uljay al-Yusufi was built in 1373 by the amir Uljay al-Yusufi during the reign of Sultan al-Ashraf Sha'ban. It is now used as a mosque. It has a ribbed dome and a monumental portal with carved stonework. It stands on Souq al-Silah Street in Darb al-Ahmar.

Key facts

Name

Uljay al-Yusufi Mosque

Type

Other Places

City

Cairo

Country

Egypt

Coordinates

30.0349375, 31.2571

Last updated

2026-10-24