Cairo: Mosque
Places and attractions in the Mosque category
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Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Imposing, alabaster-clad mosque 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...
Al-Azhar Mosque
Nestled in the heart of Cairo, the Al-Azhar Mosque is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of Islamic learning. Founded in 970 AD, it is one of the oldest mosques in the city and serves as the central hub for the prestigious Al-Azhar University.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Grandiose ancient Islamic monument Nestled in the heart of Cairo, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun stands as a testament to the city's rich Islamic heritage. Constructed between 876 and 879 AD under the orders of Ahmad ibn Tulun, the founder of the Tulunid dynasty, this architectural marvel is not only one of...
Sultan Hassan Mosque
14th-century religious education center The Sultan Hassan Mosque, a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture, stands majestically in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Constructed between 1356 and 1363 by the Mamluk ruler Sultan Hassan, this monumental mosque is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Islamic art...
Al-Mahmoudia Mosque
The Al-Mahmoudia Mosque stands as a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of Cairo, Egypt. This historic mosque, located in the heart of the city, was constructed during the Ottoman era, and its architecture reflects the grandeur of Islamic design and craftsmanship.
Madrasa of Umm al-Sultan Sha'ban
In the heart of Cairo, Egypt, lies a historical gem known as the Madrasa of Umm al-Sultan Sha'ban. This architectural marvel, dating back to the Mamluk era, is a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of the city. Built in 1368-69 by the Mamluk sultana Umm al-Sultan...
Al-Hakim Mosque
Landmark 10th-century mosque The Al-Hakim Mosque, a monumental mosque in Cairo, Egypt, stands as a testament to the Fatimid era of Islamic architecture and history. Constructed between 990 and 1013 during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, this mosque is not only a place of...
Al-Hussein Mosque
Revered holy site with sacred remains The Al-Hussein Mosque, nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, stands as a beacon of Islamic heritage and devotion. This historic mosque is not only a pivotal place of worship but also a site of immense cultural significance, deeply woven into the fabric of Egyptian...
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
Historic mosque with a large courtyard The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As is a monumental piece of Islamic history nestled in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Established in 642 AD, it holds the distinction of being the first mosque built on the African continent. Named after the Muslim commander Amr ibn al-As, this...
Al-Ashraf Mosque
The Al-Ashraf Mosque, an exquisite example of Mamluk architecture nestled within the bustling city of Cairo, Egypt, is a testament to the region's rich historical tapestry. Built in the 15th century by the Mamluk sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, the mosque stands as a relic...
Amir Qijmas al-Ishaqi Mosque
Nestled within the bustling streets of Cairo, Egypt, the Amir Qijmas al-Ishaqi Mosque stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural heritage of the Mamluk era. This historical mosque was commissioned by the emir Qijmas al-Ishaqi, a prominent courtier under...
Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque
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...
Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque
Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt, and constitutes one of the most important and biggest mosques in the history of Egypt.
Mosque of Qaytbay
The Mosque of Qaytbay, also known as the Madrasa of Qaytbay, is a historic religious structure in the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood of Cairo, Egypt. Completed in 1475, it is one of multiple monuments sponsored by the Mamluk sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay.
Sayeda Aisha Mosque
Sayeda Aisha Mosque is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt that contains mausoleum for Sayyida Aisha, a daughter of Ja'far al-Sadiq and a sister of Musa al-Kadhim.
Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex
The Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex or Funerary complex of Sultan al-Ghuri, also known as al-Ghuriya, is a monumental Islamic religious and funerary complex built by Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri between 1503 and 1505 CE.
Aqsunqur Mosque
Ornate 1300s mosque and mausoleum The Aqsunqur Mosque is located in Cairo, Egypt and is one of several "blue mosques" in the world.
Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque
Al-Rahman al-Rahim Mosque or El-Rahman El-Raheem Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in Cairo. It is located in the Abbassiya neighborhood, on Salah Salem Street. The mosque is famous for having Islamic Motifs from various Islamic architectural styles.
Al-Nour Mosque
Al-Nour Mosque is a mosque in Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt. It is among the landmarks of the neighborhood and the largest mosques in the city with several different halls for multi-purposes. It conducts social activities and sporting events as well. The mosque contains other facilities such as library.
Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Lofty place of worship with royal tombs Al-Rifa'i Mosque is located in Citadel Square, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. Now, it is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family.
Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu
The Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu is an Islamic complex in Cairo built by the Grand Emir Sayf al-Din Shaykhu al-Nasiri. The mosque was built in 1349, while the khanqah was built in 1355. Shaykhu was the Grand Emir under the rule of Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.
Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad
The Mosque of Sultan al-Mu'ayyad is a Mosque in Cairo, Egypt next to Bab Zuwayla built under the rule of sultan Al-Mu'ayyad Sayf ad-Din Shaykh from whom it takes its name, "Al-Mu'ayyad", meaning The Supporter in Arabic language. Construction began in 1415 and the mosque was completed in 1421.
Mosque and Mausoleum of Amir Ahmad al-Mihmandar
The Mosque and Mausoleum of Amir Ahmad al-Mihmandar which is also referred to as the al-Mihmandariyya college was founded during the third reign of al-Nasir Muhammad in the area of Darb al-Ahmar in Cairo.
Mahmud al-Kurdi Mosque
Mahmud al-Kurdi Mosque or Jamal al-Din Mahmud al-Istadar Mosque is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It was founded by an amir called Mahmud al-Kurdi who was the ustadar or majordomo of the Mamluk Sultan Barquq.
Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque
Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque is a mosque in Cairo. The mosque is known for containing the mausoleum of Gamal Abdel Nasser. It is located in El Qobbah district and as such, it is often referred to as "El-Qobbah Mosque".
Mosque of Amir al-Maridani
The Mosque of Amir Altinbugha al-Maridani, dating from 1340 CE, is a mosque from the era of the Mamluk Sultanate of Cairo, Egypt.
Mosque of Qani-Bay
The Mosque of Qani-Bay is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt. The complex is named after Qani-Bay al-Sayfi, nicknamed "al-Rammah", who was Grand Master of the Horse during the reign of Sultan al-Ghuri. It was built between AD 1503 and 1504 on a hill watching over the hippodrome and Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.
Al-Salih Tala'i Mosque
The Mosque of Al Salih Tala'i is a late Fatimid-era mosque built by the vizier Tala'i ibn Ruzzik in 1160. It is located south of Bab Zuweila, just outside the southern entrance to the old walled city of Cairo.
Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar
Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar or Mosque-Sabil-Kuttab of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar is a complex of mosque, sabil and kuttab established during the era of Muhammad Ali Pasha in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt. It is located at the beginning of Burjouan alley of the famed Muizz Street.
Sultaniyya Mausoleum
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.
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq or Mosque-Madrasa-Khanqah of Az-Zaher Barquq is a religious complex in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt.
Amir Jamal al-Din al-Ustadar Mosque
Amir Jamal al-Din al-Ustadar Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Cairo. It is located inside Islamic Cairo, facing the Al-Tambakshiya Street to the north and the Habas al-Rahb Street to the southeast.
Demerdash Mosque
Damerdash Mosque is a historical mosque originally built during the Abbasid era, in Cairo, Egypt. It is located near Damerdash Hospital which belongs to the Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine.
Rabaa Al-Adawiya Mosque
The Rabaa Al-Adawiya Mosque, also transliterated Rabi'a Al-Adawiya, Rabaa El-Adawia or Rabaa El-Adaweya, is a mosque located on the northern edge of Nasr City district in eastern Cairo. It was named after the 8th-century Sufi saint Rabia Al-Adawiya.
Mosque of Almalik al-Jukandar
The Mosque of Almalik al-Jukandar is located near the Mashad of Husayn and Al-Azhar Mosque in the historic area of Cairo. Founded during the Bahri Mamluk period during the third reign of Al-Nasir Muhammad, it is less documented by modern researchers and historians.
Madrasa of Sarghatmish
The cruciform Madrasah of the Amir Sarghatmish, built in 1356, lies to the northeast of the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, in Islamic Cairo.
Al-Burdayni Mosque
Al-Burdayni Mosque is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is located in Al-Dawoudia, near the Mosque of al-Malika Safiyya. It was built by a wealthy merchant, Kareem al-din al-Bardayni in 1616 during the Ottoman rule. The building is made of stone and has gates erected in 1629 on two sides on the west, right of the fountain.
Mosque of Taghribirdi
The Funerary Complex of Amir Taghribirdi or Mosque and Madrasa of Taghribirdi is a historical funerary complex of a mosque and madrasa located in Cairo, Egypt and built in the year 1440, during the Mamluk Sultanate.
Madrasa of Uljay al-Yusufi
The Madrasa of Uljay al-Yusufi was built in the area between Bab Zuwayla and the Cairo Citadel during the reign of the Mamluk sultan Al-Ashraf Sha'ban.
Mosque of Qanibay al-Muhammadi
Mosque of Qanibay al-Muhammadi is one of the historical mosques in Cairo, Egypt, built in 1413 CE during the Burji dynasty era of Mamluk Sultanate. It is located at Al-Saleeba street in Islamic Cairo, and there is Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu at its neighbor.
Funerary complex of Sultan Qaytbay
The funerary complex of Sultan Qaytbay is an architectural complex built by Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay in Cairo's Northern Cemetery, completed in 1474. It is often considered one of the most beautiful and accomplished monuments of late Egyptian Mamluk architecture, and is pictured on the Egyptian one pound note.
Aqmar Mosque
Al-jāmiʿ al-aqmar, or al-Aqmar Mosque, was built in Cairo, Egypt, as a neighborhood mosque by the Fatimid vizier al-Ma’mun al-Bata’ihi in 1125-6 CE.
Sulayman Pasha Mosque
Sulayman Pasha al-Khadem Mosque, also known as Sariat al-Jabal Mosque, is a historical mosque established in 1528 by Suleiman Pasha Al-Khadem, one of the Ottoman rulers of Egypt.
Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars
The Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars is a mosque built in Cairo, Egypt by the Mamluk Sultan al-Zahir Baybars al-Bunduqdari.
Amir Khayrbak Funerary Complex
Amir Khayrbak Funerary Complex, Mosque-Madrasa of Al-Amir Khair Bak or Khayrbak Mosque is a religious complex at Bab al-Wazir street, Islamic Cairo, Egypt.
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