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Mosque of Amir-al-Maridani
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Cairo, in the Darb Al-Ahmar neighbourhood, lies the very quiet 14th century Mosque of Al-Maridani, which houses an indoor garden with trees and running water where birds play in the heat of the city. The mosque is characterised by a mixture of different architectural styles. Some of its columns […]
Located near Bab Zuweila in Cairo, this mosque has an interesting history. The founder, a Mamluk sultan, was imprisoned in this place and suffered greatly. He vowed that if he ever came to power, he would turn the prison into a school and mosque where intellectuals could study. After regaining his freedom, he did just […]
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Mosque of Amr Ibn-Al-‘As
It was built in 642 AD from palm tree trunks and fronds and was the first mosque to be built in Egypt and the whole of Africa. The location of the mosque was determined by the general of the Muslim army Amr Ibn Al-‘As, who pitched his tent on this very spot during the conquest […]
The Ibn-Tulun Mosque, which looks more like a fortress with its imposing wall full of beautiful jags, is probably the oldest mosque in Cairo and the largest mosque in the city with an area of 26,300 square metres. The mosque was built by Ibn Tulun in the 9th century and served as the centre of […]
Abu-Al-Abbas Mosque is Alexandria’s largest mosque. With its cream-coloured facade, four large domes, arabesque patterns and tall minaret, the mosque is a beautiful sight. Built in 1775 to commemorate the life of an Andalusian sheik who was buried here, it is one of the most visited mosques on the White Sea coast. During your visit […]
