Aqsunqur Mosque

Aqsunqur Mosque is a historic mosque in Cairo’s old city, dating to the 14th century and noted for its interior tile decoration that gives it the local name the Blue Mosque. It is an example of Mamluk-era religious architecture in Cairo.

The building contains a main prayer hall, an inner courtyard and a minaret, and is distinguished by blue-toned tilework and decorative elements applied during later restorations. The mosque continues to function as a place of worship while also drawing attention for its historic fabric.

It was founded under a Mamluk patron in the medieval period and subsequently underwent repairs and decorative additions in later centuries as part of routine maintenance and restoration of urban mosques in Cairo. These interventions contributed to the tiles and ornament that visitors now associate with the building.

The mosque stands in historic Cairo, within the dense urban fabric of the city’s old quarters, and is accessed from nearby streets in the central Cairo area.

• Dating and tiles: Built in the 14th century during the Mamluk period, the mosque is commonly known as the "Blue Mosque" because of its prominent blue tile decoration applied during later restorations.

What to See #

• Prayer hall: A vaulted main prayer hall notable for its tilework and Mamluk-era architectural features, used for daily worship and congregational prayers.
• Courtyard and entrance: An inner courtyard and entrance area that mark the mosque's public spaces and link the street to the sanctuary.