Mausoleum of ‘Umar ibn al-Faarid

Mausoleum of ‘Umar ibn al-Faarid is a shrine in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Mausoleum of ‘Umar ibn al-Faarid is situated near Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque, as well as near Mosque of al-Juyushi.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque and Saladin Citadel of Cairo.

Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque

Mosque

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The Lulua Mosque or al-Lu'lu'a Mosque is a mosque in the Muqattam Hills that surround Cairo, Egypt. Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque is situated 140 metres northeast of Mausoleum of ‘Umar ibn al-Faarid.

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. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 1¼ km northwest of Mausoleum of ‘Umar ibn al-Faarid.

Mosque of al-Juyushi

Mosque

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The Juyushi Mosque is a historic monument in Cairo, Egypt. Mosque of al-Juyushi is situated 400 metres north of Mausoleum of ‘Umar ibn al-Faarid.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sayyidah Zainab District and Old Cairo.

Sayyidah Zainab District

Suburb

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Sayyidah Zainab is one of the old traditional districts of Cairo, Egypt. Sayyidah Zainab District is situated 3 km west of Mausoleum of ‘Umar ibn al-Faarid.