Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
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Located in the Citadel, this mosque was built between 1824 and 1857 in the Ottoman style by Mohammad Ali Pasha, a ruler of Egypt.
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AntheaGrace
Doha, Qatar48 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Impressive Mosque, worthy visiting while in Cairo.
At first when I was going I didn’t expect much things, as Mosques usually are simple.
So, when I entered inside, the view took my breath away. As it was so beautiful! FABULOUS!
At first when I was going I didn’t expect much things, as Mosques usually are simple.
So, when I entered inside, the view took my breath away. As it was so beautiful! FABULOUS!
Written 22 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
TTOverseas
Cairo, Egypt206 contributions
Apr. 2022
Seems you have to be a pretty jaded traveler to not appreciate the size and beauty of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali- We were all very impressed and loved taking a few minutes to just stand in awe of the size and majesty of the inside of the Mosque.
Our Tour Guide did a great job of explaining the history and the complicated relationship of Egyptians with Muhammad Ali, as well as pointing out some of the finer points of the inside. And this from someone who normally passes of tour guides...
Overall, we thought this was an essential part of our Cairo tour. We got there early on a Friday Morning, so the crowds hadn't yet arrived and it was a very clear day!
Our Tour Guide did a great job of explaining the history and the complicated relationship of Egyptians with Muhammad Ali, as well as pointing out some of the finer points of the inside. And this from someone who normally passes of tour guides...
Overall, we thought this was an essential part of our Cairo tour. We got there early on a Friday Morning, so the crowds hadn't yet arrived and it was a very clear day!
Written 30 April 2022
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Musicians Mum
175 contributions
Mar. 2022
Visited as part of an optional extra to small group tou from UK entitled"Islamic Cairo and Citadel of Saladin"
This mosque is very pretty ,one can go iside as not used for worship.ladies must dress respectfully and so should men.
Can be seen rising about Cairo.Impressive.
However this ,and the coutyard around it,is the only part of the citadel one can visit.Have a wander around theback and there are entrances to museums but they are closed
This mosque is very pretty ,one can go iside as not used for worship.ladies must dress respectfully and so should men.
Can be seen rising about Cairo.Impressive.
However this ,and the coutyard around it,is the only part of the citadel one can visit.Have a wander around theback and there are entrances to museums but they are closed
Written 12 April 2022
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Aideline A
Miami, FL48 contributions
Apr. 2022 • Couples
Nice place to visit, from the few things to view in El Cairo, not to much to see inside but is a nice place you should visit, the mesquite is very clean and is under restoration now.
Written 9 April 2022
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey14,334 contributions
Dec. 2021
It is a 19th century Cairo mosque located in the Citadel. It was designed by a Greek architect as commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha. Its impressive complex is visible from many angles from the city below. As a female tourist visiting it seems out of question and admiring its architecture from some distance must satisfy.
Written 5 January 2022
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Abeer H
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,160 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Family
Probably this was the only place we liked in Citadel. The roof was a piece of art and Islamic culture. Although entire Citadel was very inconvenient and not worth visiting.
Written 10 December 2021
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ogerkan
New York City, NY4,319 contributions
Sep. 2021
Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located within Saladin's Citadel complex. It is constructed of alabaster in the Ottoman Turkish style. Definitely a Cairo highlight!
Written 18 November 2021
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Tom
Maple Grove, MN1,893 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Couples
Located at the Cairo Citadel, this large mosque is well worth some time. While the outside would be more impressive with all of the original alabaster, the inside is very nice. The dome is ornate and there are some minor renovations occurring.
Written 13 October 2021
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Antoine D
Montreal, Canada125 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Couples
Nice place to visit
Fortress located on a hill
This place includes the military museum, the fortress and 2 mosques
Nice place beware the vendors
Fortress located on a hill
This place includes the military museum, the fortress and 2 mosques
Nice place beware the vendors
Written 25 August 2021
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Abdul Mohsen A
8 contributions
Jun. 2021 • Solo
At the top hill looking to Cairo, this beautiful mosque and castle are located. I was amazed that my photos came fantastic outside the mosque. Nice place to see and to listen to some history about the powerful Mohammed Ali.
Written 28 July 2021
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Hello. My name is Amr, a local guide, and I have a car. I can go anywhere in Egypt and organize the days and places of the visit for you, Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, the desert, the pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Ancient Civilization. . The old church, Memphis Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel or Muhammad Ali Mosque, Old Cairo, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Amr Ibn Al-Aas, There is also a pick-up service at the airport. boarding a large boat wandering the Nile River with a meal and watching the artistic performances in the boat, and visiting any place in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and anywhere In Egypt, there is also camping in the desert, entering the desert in a 4x4 vehicle, as well as climbing sandy mountains by car, skiing on sand and swimming in a lake within the desert and waterfalls. And visit nature reserves inside the desert so that you can see my Facebook page, and I will send you photos of places and any other details you want as well. I will make you try Egyptian food, grills and Egyptian sweets and try everything and I will also protect you from exploiting the sellers when buying anything to get the cheapest prices. I will accompany you in all places and make you live an unforgettable travel experience with me. This is the name of the Facebook page / Step by step for tourism
Asif
West Midlands, UK3,351 contributions
Anyone able to advise what time to be inside this mosque for Friday prayers in April?
Kazi Y
Dhaka City, Bangladesh131 contributions
Sorry, I went there on the afternoon and have not asked the prayer times. But I think the time will be same as the other mosque of Egypt.
Ramy AZiz
Cairo, Egypt4 contributions
Hi,
Please i would ask about how can i book tickets abnd how much it costs for Egyptian and foreigners?
will it be open by next Tuesday 23th July or not?
Bernardetematos
Sao Paulo, SP552 contributions
Tem que pagar para entrar e quanto ? O que tem mais para ver próximo ? Da para fazer a pé ? Ou como ?
DMVieira
Sao Bernardo Do Campo, SP56 contributions
Olá viajante! Para entrar na cidadela, onde fica a mesquita, você terá que comprar o ingresso, que em maio/2017 custou 60 libras egÃpcias (+/- R$10,00). Você gastará em média 1:30 lá. Depois eu fui visitar uma outra mesquita, a Sultan Hassan & Al Rifa'l Monument Area, que é muito maior que a mesquita de Mohamed Ali (40 libras egÃpcias). Vale muito a pena, e dá para ir a pé saindo da cidadela. Eu não contratei um guia para isso. Se você falar inglês, tem pessoas no local para te explicar. Eu estava com mais duas pessoas. Não tivemos nenhum problema. Fomos de Uber para cidadela, saindo de Gizé foi muito barato. Tem motoristas que falam inglês, outros não, o que não é nenhum problema. Uma dica, compre um chip de celular da Vodafone no aeroporto do Cairo, assim que você passar pela alfândega, ao custo de 100 LE com 1GB de internet, que funcionou perfeitamente em todos os locais em que estive no Egito!
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