Muhammad Ali Mosque - Wikipedia
WEBThe Muhammad Ali Mosque or Alabaster Mosque (Arabic: مسجد محمد علي) is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
Muhammad Ali Mosque - Discover Egypt's Monuments - Ministry …
WEBThe Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin) in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1265 AH\ 1848 AD on the site of Mamluk palaces. This mosque is known as the "Alabaster Mosque", in reference to its marble paneling on its interior and exterior walls.
Cairo Citadel - Wikipedia
WEBThe Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين, romanized: Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBOct 1, 2020 · Also known as the Alabaster Mosque, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali towers above the Egyptian capital from its vantage point atop the Citadel of Saladin. The citadel is an Islamic fortification built during medieval times as the seat of the Egyptian government and the home of the region’s rulers.
Visiting the Cairo Citadel in Egypt – The Historian Traveller
WEBJul 28, 2023 · Planning a tour of Islamic Cairo? Visiting the Citadel in Cairo is one of the best things you can do! This guide include insider tips, maps and photos for your visit.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo: A Tourist's Guide
WEBDec 8, 2022 · The Alabaster Mosque sometimes referred to as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt's Citadel. The mosque, one of the biggest Ottoman mosques to be built in the first part of the 19th century, was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
Visiting the Cairo Citadel – the Highlight of Islamic Cairo
WEBAug 26, 2018 · A detailed guide to the Cairo Citadel. Opening hours, entrance ticket price and what you really need to see. Highlights like the Alabaster Mosque and Al-Nasir mosques can be found within!
The Citadel of Cairo - Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
WEBThe Citadel of Cairo has undergone numerous renovations and rearrangements over the centuries. The most radical changes began in 1828 when Muhammad Ali Pasha razed some of the existing structures, rearranged the interior, and …
Citadel | Cairo, Egypt | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBTheir legacy is a collection of three very different mosques, several palaces (housing some either underwhelming, or nearly-always closed museums) and a couple of terraces with superb Cairo views – on a clear day you'll see Giza's Pyramids poking up …
The Citadel: Cairo’s Ancient Fortress – Cairo 360 Guide to Cairo, …
WEBMar 21, 2010 · As familiar and known a sight as that of the Giza Pyramids, the medieval Citadel sits conspicuously over the haze of Cairo’s minarets, with the Mohammed Ali mosque glimmering like a beacon to all travellers, visitors and Cairenes alike.