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 Alexandria - Abu El-Abbas
Mosque by Kuznetsov_Sergey
The cream-colored Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque stands 23 m high and dressed in artificial stone, with a minaret on the southern side rising to 73 m.
It is situated on Midan el Masaged (Mosque Square) near the shore of the eastern harbor. The minaret has an Ayoubids design, with four sections of different shapes. The mosque has an entrance on the north and one on the east, both of which overlook the square. The main part of the mosque is an octagon, with internal walls are dressed in artificial stone.
Woman cannot visit the mosque itself, but can visit the mausolem and view the interior of the mosque from behind a barrier.
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 Mosque of Abu Abbas
al-Mursi in Alexandria by MalenaN,
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 Mosque Dome Interior Decor by kenmerk
Just check your shoes at the front door and head in. Note: both men and women are welcome, but must enter through separate door. (men through the main front door, and women through the doors around on the left side of the Mosque.) Leave a Comment
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 Abu el-Abbas el-Mursi Mosque
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Facts about the mosque;
- Founded 1307; rebuilt many times; present building dates from 1775; substantially renovated 1943
- Area: 3,000 sq m; outer walls: 23 m high; ceilings: 17.2 m high; minaret: 73 m high; minbar: 6.35 m high
- Woman cannot visit the mosque itself, but can visit the mausolem and view the interior of the mosque from behind a barrier. Address: al-Anfushi, Alexandria, EgyptDirections: Mosque Square
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This lace-like mosque is the biggest and probably the most wonderful in Alexandria, if not in the whole Egypt. Just take a few moments to admire its many details!
The mosque was originally built in 1775, and dedicated to the Andalusian saint Ahmed Abu al-Abbas. Thus the name. In 1943 the four domes and a minaret were added.
Inside the mosque there is a colonnade and eight granite columns.
Tourists can visit most of the mosques in Alexandria, but they should dress modestly and women must cover their heads with a headscarf. As for the mosque of Mursi Abul Abbas, women can only visit one of its side rooms. Remember to leave your shoes at the entry (you’ll get a piece of paper with a number) and collect them on your way out by making a donation (usually 1 Egyptian pound). Leave a Comment Address: Anfoushi
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 Abu Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque by kenmerk
It was built over the sight where a 13th century saint is buried. Leave a Comment
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 Alex by Jelena by Aurorae
This is the beautiful mosque hiding behind the palms. Leave a Comment
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