Islamic Cairo

Discover the romance of Islamic Cairo as you navigate from Citadel of Salah-el-Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque to an astounding city view from Ibn Tulun Mosque's minaret.

Islamic Cairo
Area

Cairo

Type

Art & Architecture

Culture & People

Grade

Standard

Who

Adults

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

Half Day

Islamic Cairo exudes a romantic feel well worth exploring to get a feel for the less-visited side of Egypt's capital. Wander along the Citadel of Salah-el-Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Ibn Tulun Mosque with its open interior and minaret for a view of the city. Drop by Sultan Hassan Mosque, finished in 1363 as an Islamic school with a mausoleum.


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