Mokattam, Cairo
#217 among attractions in Cairo
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Cairo Egypt
Mokattam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo Citadel, Egyptian National Military Museum, Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque.
Imposing, alabaster-clad mosqueMosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo
64 min walk • The Mosque of Muhammad Ali is one of the grandest mosques in Egypt and a prominent landmark in the city of Cairo. Perched atop the Citadel of Cairo, this impressive mosque was constructed between 1830 and 1848 during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha, an Ottoman governor...
Landmark medieval Islamic fortressCairo Citadel, Cairo
62 min walk • Perched on a hill above the bustling streets of Cairo, the Cairo Citadel, also known as the Citadel of Salah al-Din, is a historic fortress that offers visitors a glimpse into Egypt's rich past. This grand medieval Islamic fortification was commissioned by Salah...
Museum, History museumEgyptian National Military Museum, Cairo
62 min walk • The Egyptian National Military Museum stands as a testament to Egypt's storied martial history, located in the historic Cairo Citadel. This museum, dedicated to the country's military heritage, offers visitors an extensive collection of artifacts, weapons, and exhibits...
MosqueAl-Nasir Muhammad Mosque, Cairo
62 min walk • The Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque, a historical gem nestled within the heart of Cairo, Egypt, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess and religious devotion of the Mamluk era. Constructed in the 14th century under the auspices of Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad ibn...
MosqueSultaniyya Mausoleum, Cairo
63 min walk • The Sultaniyya Mausoleum is a Mamluk-era funerary complex located in the Southern Cemetery of the Qarafa, the necropolis of Cairo, Egypt. It is believed to have been built in the 1350s and dedicated to the mother of Sultan Hassan. It is notable for its unique pair of stone domes.
MausoleumKhanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq, Cairo
61 min walk • The Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq is a religious Islamic funerary complex built by the Mamluk Sultan Faraj ibn Barquq from 1400 to 1411 CE. It is located in Cairo, Egypt, in the Northern Cemetery which is a part of Cairo's historic necropolis districts.
Mausoleum, Islamic architectureMausoleum of Tarabay al-Sharifi, Cairo
65 min walk • The Mausoleum of Tarabay al-Sharifi is a late Mamluk funerary complex in Cairo comprising the tomb of amir Tarabay al-Sharifi as well as a sabil and kuttab, built in 1503–1504.
NeighbourhoodManshiyat Naser, Cairo
44 min walk • Manshiyat Naser is a ward of Cairo, Egypt. It covers 5.54 square kilometers, was home to 262,050 people in the 2006 census, up from 168,425 in 1996 census, and borders Nasr City to the east, central Cairo districts to the west, and Khalifa ward to the south.
Mausoleum, Islamic architectureKhanqah-Mausoleum of Sultan Barsbay, Cairo
60 min walk • The Khanqah and Mausoleum of Sultan Barsbay or Complex of Sultan Barsbay is an Islamic funerary complex built by Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay in 1432 CE in the historic Northern Cemetery of Cairo, Egypt.
MuseumCarriage Museum, Cairo
58 min walk • The Royal Carriages Museum is located at the Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, in front of Suleiman Pasha Mosque. The museum was inaugurated in 1983, then it was re-inaugurated after its renovation in 2013. Further restoration took place from 2017 and the museum was reopened again in 2021.
Palatial museum housing cultural relicsAl-Gawhara Palace, Cairo
64 min walk • Al-Gawhara Palace, also known as Bijou Palace, is a palace and museum in Cairo, Egypt. The palace is situated south of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in the Cairo Citadel. It was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1814.
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