Masjid al Ghawrī
Masjid al Ghawrī is a mosque in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Masjid al Ghawrī is situated nearby to Saladin Citadel of Cairo, as well as near Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Saladin Citadel of Cairo and Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.
Saladin Citadel of Cairo
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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 580 metres northeast of Masjid al Ghawrī.
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
Mosque
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The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 CE during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is situated 1 km north of Masjid al Ghawrī.
Al-Rifa’i Mosque
Mosque
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The Al-Rifa'i Mosque is a mosque located in Citadel Square, adjacent to the Citadel, in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Its name is derived from the Ali Abu Shubbak who is buried in the mosque. Al-Rifa’i Mosque is situated 1 km north of Masjid al Ghawrī.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sayyidah Zainab District and Abdin.
Sayyidah Zainab District
Suburb
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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.
Old Cairo
Photo: Blago Tebi, CC BY 3.0.
Old Cairo is the extensive district of southern Cairo from the southern boundary of Garden City down to the precinct commonly known as Coptic Cairo.
Masjid al Ghawrī
- Type: Mosque
- Also known as: “Al Ghūrī Mosque” and “Masjid al Ghawri”
- Category: religion
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.02489° or 30° 1′ 30″ northLongitude
31.25898° or 31° 15′ 32″ eastElevation
58 metres (190 feet)Open location code
8G2H27F5+XHGeoNames ID
7913010
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In Other Languages
“Masjid al Ghawrī” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مسجد الغوري”
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