Religious site

Muhammad Ali Mosque

3.9 · 283 reviews

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Muhammad Ali Mosque, completed in 1848, dominates the Cairo skyline with its large central dome and twin slender minarets. Built in Ottoman Baroque style, the interior is richly decorated with alabaster panels, chandeliers, and a large courtyard with an ablution fountain. Visitors can also explore the surrounding Citadel, which offers panoramic views of Cairo and the pyramids in the distance.

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See the alabaster-covered prayer hall and the ornate mihrab
Walk around the courtyard with its central ablution fountain
Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo and the pyramids from the Citadel walls

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Muhammad Ali Mosque

You can visit Muhammad Ali Mosque on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.

Cheapest way inPyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum , Nile Felucca OR Bazaar4.9★ · 744 travelers8-9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →

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