Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali
Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali is a mosque in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali is situated nearby to Saladin Citadel of Cairo, as well as near Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 230 metres east of Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali.
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 490 metres northwest of Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali.
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 500 metres northwest of Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali.
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.
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.
Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali
- Type: Mosque
- Also known as: “Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha”
- Category: religion
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.02896° or 30° 1′ 44″ northLongitude
31.25974° or 31° 15′ 35″ eastElevation
102 metres (335 feet)Open location code
8G2H27H5+HVGeoNames ID
8643407
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In Other Languages
“Mosque of Muhammad ‘Ali” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مسجد محمد علي”
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