Juyushi Mosque, Cairo

Name: Juyushi Mosque
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#198 among attractions in Cairo

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The Juyushi Mosque was built by the vizier Badr al-Jamali who was Amir al-Juyush for the Fatimid Caliphate. The mosque was completed in 478 AH/1085 CE under the patronage of Imam-Caliph al-Mustansir Billah. It was built on an end of the Mokattam to ensure a view of Cairo. ()

Local name: مسجد الجيوشي Completed: 478Coordinates: 30°1'19"N, 31°16'7"E

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Cairo Egypt

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Juyushi Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Al-Mahmoudia Mosque.

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Which popular attractions are close to Juyushi Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Lulua Mosque, Cairo (4 min walk), Sultaniyya Mausoleum, Cairo (15 min walk), Carriage Museum, Cairo (15 min walk), Egyptian National Military Museum, Cairo (17 min walk).

How to get to Juyushi Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Juyushi Mosque:

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El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (19 min walk)