You can also have a virtual trip to the iconic archeological site of Mosque & Madrassa of Az-Zahr Barquq that can be arranged now online from wherever you are around the world and this also has been arranged by the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities. The goal of the Ministry is to enable people to explore the great Egyptian civilization. This site is one of the most impressive religious sightseeing in the historic district of Cairo and the most interesting thing about this building is that is one of the largest multi-purpose complexes in Egypt that was erected to be a cemetery in Egypt. The complex includes a mosque, a Khanqah that used to be for Sufi residents, a madrasa “For Religious Learning”, two Sabils, two mausoleums, and an Islamic school for children. Through the Virtual tour, you will be able to discover its façade, its large courtyard that measures 85m X 85m, its 4 iwans, the great mihrab, and you will identify the successful combination between the manner of madrasas with Iwans & the fanciful mode of mosques with hypostyle rows of different & similar columns.
