Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth
Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth is a mosque in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth is situated nearby to the tomb Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i, as well as near National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a large museum located in Old Cairo, a district of Cairo, Egypt. Partially opened in 2017, the museum was officially inaugurated on 3 April 2021, with the moving of 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, in an event termed the Pharaohs' Golden Parade. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is situated 1 km west of Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth.
Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i
Tomb
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The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i is a mausoleum dedicated to al-Shafi'i, founder of the homonymous school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence. Located at the Imam Shafi'i Street in the City of the Dead, Cairo, the mausoleum is a hallmark of Ayyubid style architecture and historical significance. Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i is situated 440 metres north of Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth.
Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque
Mosque
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The Lulua Mosque or al-Lu'lu'a Mosque is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt, that was built in 1015–16 AD. It was constructed during the reign of the third Fatimid caliph, al-Hakim, in the Fatimid architectural style. Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque is situated 1½ km northeast of Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Cairo and Sayyidah Zainab District.
Old Cairo
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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.
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. Sayyidah Zainab District is situated 2½ km northwest of Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth.
Ma’adi
Ma'adi a suburban district of Cairo, to the south of the city center on the eastern bank of the Nile, consists of two distinct areas, Old Ma'adi and New Ma'adi.
Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth
- Type: Mosque
- Category: religion
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.0078° or 30° 0′ 28″ northLongitude
31.25748° or 31° 15′ 27″ eastElevation
35 metres (115 feet)Open location code
8G2H2754+4XGeoNames ID
8630034
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In Other Languages
“Mosque and mausoleum of Imam al-Layth” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مسجد الامام الليث”
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