qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā
qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā is a fort in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā is situated nearby to Mosque of al-Juyushi, as well as near Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Saladin Citadel of Cairo and Mosque of al-Juyushi.
Saladin Citadel of Cairo
Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt. Its construction was begun by Salah ad-Din in 1176 and continued by subsequent Egyptian rulers. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 790 metres northwest of qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā.
Mosque of al-Juyushi
Mosque
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The Juyushi Mosque is a historic monument in Cairo, Egypt. The mosque is dated from 1086 CE, during reign of the Fatimid Imam-Caliph al-Mustansir Billah. Mosque of al-Juyushi is situated 320 metres south of qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā.
Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Md iet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Lulua Mosque or al-Lu'lu'a Mosque is a mosque in the Muqattam Hills that surround Cairo, Egypt. Built during the reign of the third Fatimid caliph, al-Hakim, in the Fatimid architectural style, the mosque was completed in c. 1016 CE. Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque is situated 580 metres south of qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Islamic Cairo and Sayyidah Zainab District.
Islamic Cairo
Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Islamic Cairo is the name commonly given to the core of medieval Cairo, a part of the city remarkably different from the modern Downtown district and the suburbs to the west.
Sayyidah Zainab District
Suburb
Photo: Motazhesham2, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sayyidah Zainab is one of the old traditional districts of Cairo, Egypt. Its name is based on the presence of the Sayyidah Zainab Mosque. It is known for its traditional restaurants, it also has the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood, which is one of the famous areas in the district, and the Ibn Tulun Mosque. Sayyidah Zainab District is situated 2½ km west of qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā.
Abdin
Suburb
Photo: ThutmoseIII, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Abdin is a suburb, which is situated 3 km northwest of qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā.
qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā
- Type: Fort
- Also known as: “Citadel of Muhammad ‘Ali”, “Citadel of Muhammad Ali”, “Muḩammad ‘Alī Citadel”, “Qal‘at Muḩammad ‘Alī”, “Qal’at Muhammad ‘Ali”, and “the fort of Muḥammad ʽAlī”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.02499° or 30° 1′ 30″ northLongitude
31.26855° or 31° 16′ 7″ eastElevation
148 metres (486 feet)Open location code
8G2H27F9+XCGeoNames ID
7912825
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“qalʻah Muḥammad ʻAlī bāshā” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قلعة محمد علي”
- French: “qalʿaẗ Muḥammad ʿAlī bāšā”
- French: “Citadelle du Caire” (historical)
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