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Attractions near Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad : Cairo Citadel (Citadel of Saladin) Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i)

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Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad , Cairo - What To Know BEFORE You Go

Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad

Close to the Bab Zuweila gate to Cairo’s old city, the 15th-century Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad stands atop the remains of a prison that once housed the mosque’s creator, Sultan Al-Mu’ayyad. While the structure has been extensively reworked over the years, its brilliantly colored marble and ornate decorations still stand out, as do the elegant twin minarets.

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The Basics

The Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad is one of the less-visited mosques in Old Cairo (also known as Islamic Cairo or Historic Cairo). Experience it on a guided walking tour, a tour of Cairo’s mosques, or an Islamic Cairo tour, or put it on your itinerary with a private guide. There’s a small fee to enter.

Things to Know Before You Go

The Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad is of interest to fans of Islamic architecture.
The Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad is considered sacred to Muslims; women should cover their legs and arms and bring a scarf to cover their hair.
Tip the attendant who looks after your shoes while you enter the prayer hall. A couple of Egyptian pounds will suffice.

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Medieval domes and minarets still grace the skyline of Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Besides the Mosque of Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad, other signature sites include the Alabaster Mosque, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Azhar Mosque, and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, which dates back to the ninth century.

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