Mosque of Muhammad Ali Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours &

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Mosque of Muhammad Ali- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Religious Beliefs; Egypt; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Muhammad Ali Mosque, located on Cairo's Citadel, was built in the early 19th century by Muhammad Ali Pasha to honor his son, Tusun Pasha. Known for its striking alabaster façade and towering minarets, it blends Ottoman architectural elements with distinct Egyptian features. The mosque's central dome and surrounding smaller domes are key to its design, while the interior showcases exquisite alabaster work and intricate detailing. A clock tower, a gift from King Louis Philippe of France, adds to its grandeur. Its location offers sweeping views of Cairo, making it one of the city's most recognized landmarks.

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Reviews of Muhammad Ali Mosque

Mario garcia

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-29

Really really nice.. But the same issue as the Pyramids IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CREDIT CARD YOU ARE BASICALLY OUT. It's really sad seeing people from overseas coming and having these issues. Basically relying on someone else for help because THEY DON'T TAKE CASH at the cashier :( / i mean come on egypt. Most Of your rural population do not even have bank accounts. It is a bit discriminatory. Besides that nice place
Youssef Ahmed

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-15

Very nice place to visit. You can keep staring at the decorations for hours. How they made such decorative palace and mosque with little technology? It’s something we need to think about. 😊
Highway Video

3
Reviewed: 2024-05-18

This mosque was just okay. It's not well maintained and there was a lot of dust; it looks like it needs maintenance. There is a viewpoint outside from where you can see the pyramids. When going inside, you must take off your shoes or wear a covering over them. Women should be fully covered, and coverings are provided there for a minimal cost.
Taz C

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-19

The Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo impresses with its grandeur and stunning Ottoman architecture. The interior boasts intricate details and a commanding view of the city from its hilltop location. A must-visit for history and architecture enthusiasts. The architecture is very similar to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, our guide informed that both were designed by the same architect.
Sanka Illangakoon

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-28

We visited this mosque today while visiting the citadel and it was amazing. The grandiose mosque with it's unique architecture especially on the ceilings is a testament to the rich Egyptian history. The entry to the mosque is free although you have to buy a pass to enter the citadel which cost 450 Egyptian pounds and there were no queues to enter and there are also no restrictions to entry for ladies. Highly recommended as this is one of the must visit places in Cairo city after the Pyramids and the museum.