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Mohamed Ali Mosque

Citadel of Saladin, Cairo, Egypt
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Ranked #8 of 146 attractions in Cairo
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: The Mohammed Ali Mosque crowns the Citadel of Salah ad-Din.  Built between 1824 and 1857 in the Ottoman style, the mosque was intended to echo the... more »
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aisaac
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

very beautiful inside and out.. great view of the city of Cairo. the experience was slightly marred by the unruly children running around unsupervised

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Very welcoming place and very good view of the city below. You can see the Pyramids through the haze if you're lucky!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

awesome place, the entrance doors alone are worth the visit very moving place makes you feel very alone but doesn't lose is presence a must see

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Cairo, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

this place is one of the best places you can visit in cairo , the castle building is unique " thanls to Salaheddin " masjed mohamed ali is a piece of art indeed , I go there regularly cause I love it and because its nearby my home

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Ash Fork, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The Mosque is a great place, if you've never visited a Mosque this is a good one. Very open to traveler. Remember NO SHORTS or TANK TOPS-remover your shoes.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

The place is beautiful. You can walk around everywhere, take pictures and see the entire place without problems.

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victoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

What a mausoleum, make sure you get a knowledgeable guide like Samir (Real Egypt) to help you understand both Mohmed Ali, his achievements, flaws and the whole system of the 'City of the Dead'.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I always saw this mosque from far and managed to get real close on my second visit to Egypt. Unfortunately it was closed, so i couldn't pray inside neither see. I managed to see the architecture work on the outside. A very amazing mosque... a must see.

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Stunning building and very peaceful inside. Definitely worth a visit! Be aware that it is still a working mosque and should be treated as such. Also the water outside is quiet expensive!!!

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Very impressive and the views over Cairo are wonderful if there is no smog. Ladies please note to make sure your shoulders and chest are covered when visiting otherwise they might not let you in.

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