Famous Mosques in Cairo Day Tour

Start your day tour with the citadel of Saladin, marvel at the alabaster mosque of King Mohamed Ali. Listen to your guide as he shares with you the basic facts of Islam and the function of every part of the mosque. Find out how the whole area was used as a fortress since the Middle Ages and the story of the Arabs and Crusaders. The founder of the royal family had the mosque built by a Turkish architect influenced by the style of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is seated on a mountain Cliff; and the inner and outer walls are covered with alabaster. It took 18 years to finish the whole complex of the mosque (1830-18480. Before leaving the area, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city with the chance of seeing the Giza pyramids on clear days. ( Egypt tours ) A very important part of your famous mosques tour is the mosque of Ibn Tulun. It is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt and one of the largest in the world; it has very beautiful and lovely architecture and a unique minaret. Work started in 876 and took 3 years to finish. The whole mosque was built with red bricks, a material of construction used during the Abbasid era. The arches of the courtyard galleries are decorated with beautifully carved stucco, the first time this medium was used in Cairo. Climb up the unique minaret, the only one of its kind in Egypt is modeled after the minarets of Samarra, with a spiral staircase around the outside. Enjoy the view of the open court, the city and surroundings and take photos of everything around you. Your private guide will be happy to answer all your questions after giving you the full history of the mosque A Famous Arab traveler said this important phrase when he saw the mosque of Sultan Hassan If the Pharaohs of Egypt were proud of their pyramids, the Arabs must be proud of Sultan Hassan mosque Work began in the mosque in 1356 and finished in 1361. It is named after Sultan Hassan, one of the minor Sultans of the Qalawoon family. The mosque followed the Mamluke style of architecture of the 14 and 15 centuries. The mosque is actually one of the best religions in Cairo and around Egypt in general. On visiting the mosque, your guide will provide you with a detailed history of all the basic elements of the place such as the mosque, the Madrasa (school) and the mausoleum.