miʼdhanat al-Ṣulṭānīyah Monument

Address: Historic Cairo (Al‑Muizz Street vicinity), Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Hours: Exterior visible 24/7; interiors by arrangement

Admission: Free (exterior); access to interior limited and generally by arrangement

Mi’dhanat al-Ḥuldāniyah is a minaret located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, at latitude 30.02423 and longitude 31.25932. It is an architectural element associated with a mosque for the call to prayer.

As a minaret, the structure is notable for its vertical form and its role in the mosque complex rather than for large visitor facilities. Observers typically look at its shaft, balcony(s), and decorative details from the exterior.

The minaret was constructed to serve the adjoining mosque and has been used historically for the adhan, the Islamic call to prayer. No specific builder or date is asserted here.

The minaret is located within Cairo Governorate, with Cairo as the nearest major urban center, at the coordinates above.

Found within Historic Cairo’s dense blockwork, near al‑Muizz Street. Walk from Bab Zuweila (5-15 minutes) or from Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes). Many visitors encounter it while following the string of monuments down Muizz Street.

• This building is best photographed in evening light when lamps pick out carved stonework.
• Ask permission before entering; caretakers in the area often manage access.
• Note the original stone finishes where they survive - repairs are often modern and visually distinct.