Muhammad Ali Mosque
Privet Entrance Bel Kalaa, Al Abageyah, Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Description:
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali, or Alebastrova, is located in the heart of the famous Cairo Citadel. The mix of Egyptian and Byzantine styles sets the structure apart from other mosques in Cairo. And one of the minbars is made at all in Art Nouveau.
Inside and outside the walls of the mosque are decorated with carvings of elegant ornaments. The main prayer hall impresses with its size - it can accommodate up to 7 thousand people at a time.
Be sure to see: a fountain for ablution, a watch - a gift of the French king Louis Philippe.
GPS coordinates: 30.028832, 31.259932.
How to get there: from Cairo airport by taxi 30 minutes to the Citadel.