Mohammed Ali Mosque Egypt Cairo

The Mosque of Muhammad Ali has become a visiting card of Cairo, it must be visited by tourists. Its creator is considered Muhammad Ali, a native of Greece, who served in Egypt. In 1801 he commanded the Albanian army, and in 1805 he was appointed Viceroy of Egypt.

The mosque was built for 27 years, and during this time there were 4 rulers of Egypt. In 1830, it opened its doors. It consists of two parts – a courtyard and a temple, four galleries with domes and a fountain for the sacred washing of hands before prayer. The tower in the western part is decorated with a watch given to Mohammed by the French king. The mosque is built in the Byzantine style and has a square shape. The walls are decorated with alabaster, so it is also called Alabaster. Inside are crystal chandeliers, a pulpit of white marble, a mihrab with gilded ornament. While in Kira, you can get by metro to Sadat station. Take a taxi to the Cairo Citadel. Domes and minarets of the mosque can be seen from any point.