Al-Rifa'i Mosque, Cairo

Name: Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Address: Midan Salah ad-Din, Cairo, Egypt

#58 among attractions in Cairo

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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. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by the 19th century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt's Islamic history and modernize the city. The mosque was constructed next to two large public squares and off of several European style boulevards constructed around the same time. ()

Local name: مسجد الرفاعي Completed: 1912 (112 years ago)Architectural style: Islamic architectureCapacity: 10 thous.Coordinates: 30°1'58"N, 31°15'24"E

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Midan Salah ad-Dinالقاهرة الإسلامية (الحلمية)Cairo Egypt

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Al-Rifa'i Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khan el-Khalili, Gayer-Anderson Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

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~220 ftSW
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~530 ftSE
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~1930 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Rifa'i Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Sultan Hassan Mosque, Cairo (2 min walk), Mosque of Qani-Bay, Cairo (3 min walk), Al-Mahmoudia Mosque, Cairo (3 min walk), Palace of Yashbak, Cairo (4 min walk).

How to get to Al-Rifa'i Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Rifa'i Mosque:

Bus

El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (13 min walk)

Metro

Saad Zaghloul • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)
Mohamed Naguib • Lines: 2 (30 min walk)