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The Mohammed Ali Mosque, often called the Alabaster Mosque is located on the south side of the Citadel. It is almost certainly the first feature that catches ones eyes at the fortress. It is one of the city's great landmarks with its tall and disproportionately slender minarets which are seen from almost everywhere in Cairo.
The Mosque is the most popular Islamic mosque among numerous tourists. It was begun in 1824 by Mohammed Ali and completed in 1857, under his successor Said. Muhammad Ali erected this mosque, where he is buried, as a monument to himself. The architect Yusuf Boshna from Istanbul, who was a Greek, took as his model the Nuruosmaniye Mosque in that city, which was modeled itself on the Hagia Sophia.
You may find the exact direction and watch my photos on Google Earth in Islamic Cairo according to the following coordinates:
30º 1' 54.14" N and 31º 15' 25.99" E Directions: You may find the exact direction and watch my photos on my Google Earth Panoramio Mohammed Ali Mosque from apart and Mohammed Ali Mosque
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 Me outside the Mohammed
Ali Mosque by Heavens-Mirror
I enjoyed it here at the Mosque but you must respect the religion when visiting, women should cover up arms & legs.. but wear something light as it is very warm inside.
It was a gorgeous day when i visited the Mosque, check out this photo.... the sky is so blue!
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 the minbar, Sultan Hassan by uglyscot
Next to it is the wooden pulpit. Leave a Comment Address: Sultan Hassan MosqueDirections: near Citadel and next to Rifaie Mosque
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 lamps by uglyscotLeave a Comment Address: Mosque of Sultan HassanDirections: near the Citadel and next to Rifaie mosque.
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This is the most impressive mediaeval mosque in Cairo. It is also one of the largest [2.5 sq km] and oldest in the world..
The mosque was built about 876-879, and it is still functioning. It is built in the Iraqi style, but it has a pointed arch. It was built of mud-brick and timber. on a rocky outcrop to protect it from the annual flooding of the Nile.
The mosque eventually fell into ruin, but was restored in the 13th century.
The walls have a paper-doll-like crenellation. There are six large gates A wooden band with Koranic verses goes all the way tound the mosque, just under the ceiling. The courtyard is massive, and a climb up the spiral minaret gives a magnificent view.
Entrance costs about 6 Egyptian pounds. Take your shoes off, or pay to use slippers. Leave a Comment Directions: From Midan Saida Zeinab walk down Port Said street for about 200m then turn right down Sharia Qadry. At the junction bear left and follow the road up to the right- or take a Taxi! The Citadel and the mosque of Mohamed Ali lie to the northeast.
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Islamic Cairo, often referred to as Fatimid Cairo, is extremely fascinating, as this part of the city has changed little in perhaps 500 years. It was the centre of Cairo for 8 centuries, from its founding in 969 AD by the Fatimids through the Ayyubid and Mamluke periods, and until the 18th century when Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire. This area is thus the richest architecturally with about 800 listed historic buildings, including some of the most visited historic sites, such as Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, el-Azhar Mosque, the Citadel and many more. Interesting things and amazing architecture await you around every corner. A warning though, you have to be ready to walk through crowded dirty streets as this area is a poorer, and hence neglected, part of Cairo. Most distressing is seeing the magnificent old buildings falling apart, but there is finally now an increasing effort to restore the treasures of old Cairo. Here are a few pictures of old Cairo, including some of the recently restored monuments. Take a look at the Travelogue "Images from Old Cairo" for more pictures from this area. Directions: A quick taxi ride from Downtown Cairo and a good place to start is el-Azhar Mosque. You can ask the taxi to wait for you for a small charge while you explore the old town.
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 figures on wall of Ibn Tulun by uglyscot
The mosque was built between 876 and 79 and is the largest mosque in Cairo.
I find the crenellation reminds me of the paper-tolls we used to make by folding and cutting newspaper when we were children. The shadows they make when the sun shines from the right direction is quite impressive. Leave a Comment Address: Ibn Tulun Mosque
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 Light and shade in Hassan
Mosque by uglyscot
The hanging lanterns, the arches, the muwaddah for ablutions, the minbar all are interesting. The entrance to the mosque is also beautiful.
It is an example of Mamluke architecture Leave a Comment Address: near the Citadel,Directions: and next to Rifai mosque
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Many people consider the El-Azhar Mosque (in translation the "most blooming") as the finest building of the Fatimid period. The Mosque is located in El Hussein Square. It was completed in the X-th century by Gohar. The Mosque was almost destructed rebuilt by an earthquake in the XIV-th century. The modern building appeared in the XVIII-th and in more recent times the Egyptian rulers emulated one another in maintaining and enlarging this venerable building.
There are five very fine minarets with small balconies and intricately carved columns. The rectangular ground plan of the original building is easily recognizable, however, in spite of later additions and alterations.
It was given the status of a university by Caliph El-Aziz. This is the oldest university in the world, where the first lecture was delivered in 975 AD.The El-Azhar University is still the leading educational center of the Islamic World.
It’s closed for non Muslims during praying.
You may find the exact direction on Google Earth in Islamic Cairo according to the following coordinates:
30º 2' 48.31" N and 31º 15' 48.78" E Directions: You may find the exact direction on my Google Earth Panoramio El-Azhar Mosque or El-Azhar Mosque one more
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 window at Rifaie Moaque by uglyscot
The outside is also interesting with some beautiful carved pillars, and windows. Leave a Comment Address: near the CitadelDirections: next to Sultan Hassan Mosque
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