Sayeda Aisha Mosque

Sayeda Aisha Mosque is a mosque in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Sayeda Aisha Mosque is situated nearby to the marketplace Animals Market, as well as near the museum Talaat Harb Culture Center.

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 720 metres northeast of Sayeda Aisha Mosque.

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 Sayeda Aisha Mosque.

Gayer-Anderson Museum

Museum

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The Gayer-Anderson Museum is an art museum located in Cairo, Egypt. It is situated adjacent to the Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun in the Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood. Gayer-Anderson Museum is situated 700 metres northwest of Sayeda Aisha Mosque.

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.