The Qaitbay Medersa was founded by Sultan Qaitbay in
1475, which was one year after the construction of the
mausoleum-medersa on which it was based. It is located in
a square on the Shari Qal'at ek-Kabch. There are many
stalactites and honeycomb decorations especially on the
facade and under the balconies on the minaret. There are
four iwan and a courtyard that is covered by a wooden
ceiling located inside. The wood casing of the mihrab has
carved polygonal stars. There are two wooden benches in
front of the Yussef Bey
Sabil-Kuttab, which was built in 1634, that are the
favorite resting place for peddlers. This Sabil is now
condemned. Opposite the sabil is the mosque that was
founded by Sultan el-Malik el-Zahir Jaqmaq and is named
after Lajin el-Seifi who rebuilt the mosque in 1449.
Behind the mosque is a garden which is a recent addition.
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