Church & Religious Site
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
📍 Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Citadel of Saladin, Cairo, Egypt
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Egypt, Cairo
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
- Ticket Price
- Citadel complex ticket includes mosque.
- Address
- Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Citadel of Saladin, Cairo, Egypt
- Coordinates
- 30.0280, 31.2610
Introduction
Mosque of Muhammad Ali is Cairo's most spectacular mosque. Built 1830-1857, Ottoman style — grand dome, four slender minarets, alabaster interiors and chandeliers — a Cairo skyline icon atop the Citadel. Built 1830-1857; Ottoman style. Grand dome and four slender minarets — Cairo icon. Alabaster-clad interior. Chandeliers and Muhammad Ali's tomb. Inside the Citadel — a major sight itself.
✨ Highlights
01
Ottoman
Grand dome and four slender minarets — Cairo icon.
02
Alabaster
Alabaster-clad interior — stunning.
03
Citadel
Inside the Citadel of Saladin.
04
Muhammad Ali
Tomb of Muhammad Ali, modern Egypt's founder.
🛈 Practical Info
→Shoes：Remove shoes; women cover hair.
→Combine：With Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili.
→Access：Taxi or car to Citadel.
→Panorama：Citadel hilltop — Cairo panorama.
→Ticket Information：Citadel complex ticket includes mosque.
→Transportation：Taxi / by car (Cairo old city)
💡 Tips
• Citadel complex ticket; remove shoes inside.
• With Citadel and Khan el-Khalili.
• Opening and admission are subject to official notice.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Mosque of Muhammad Ali?
Citadel complex ticket includes mosque.
Any practical tips for visiting Mosque of Muhammad Ali?
Citadel complex ticket; remove shoes inside. With Citadel and Khan el-Khalili.
How long should I spend at Mosque of Muhammad Ali?
A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.
