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Top Mosque in Cairo

Discover top-rated mosque, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Cairo.

6 Listed places
4.8 average across 6 rated listings
El Khalifa β€’ El Gamaliya β€’ El Sayeda Zeinab
Free general admission; optional donations – Main mosque generally free; optional donations and any minaret-access charges are separate
Popular Neighborhoods:
El Khalifa El Gamaliya El Sayeda Zeinab

Al-Azhar Mosque

El Gamaliya
Famous for: A thousand-year tradition of Islamic scholarship and architecture combining Fatimid foundations with elaborate Mamluk minarets.

Explore Al-Azhar Mosque in historic Cairo: its Fatimid origins, marble courtyard, Mamluk minarets, free entry, and nearby Khan el-Khalili market.

Islamic architecture enthusiasts Religious history travelers Muslim travelers

Al-Hakim Mosque

El Gamaliya
Famous for: Fatimid architecture, a vast marble courtyard, and twin minarets enclosed within massive protective masonry bases.

Explore Al-Hakim Mosque on Cairo’s Al-Muizz Street, with its Fatimid portal, marble courtyard, twin minarets, and practical tips for respectful visits.

Islamic architecture enthusiasts Fatimid history travelers Religious heritage visitors

Al-Rifa’i Mosque

El Khalifa
Famous for: Monumental Mamluk Revival architecture and royal tombs, including those of King Farouk and Iran’s last shah.

Explore Al-Rifa'i Mosque in Cairo for royal tombs, the last shah’s burial chamber, and Mamluk Revival architecture beside the Sultan Hassan mosque.

Royal history enthusiasts Islamic architecture admirers Cultural travelers

Ibn Tulun Mosque

El Sayeda Zeinab
Famous for: Ninth-century Abbasid-inspired architecture, a spiral minaret, intricate stucco arcades, and an immense open courtyard.

Explore Cairo’s Ibn Tulun Mosque, built in 876–879, with its spiral minaret, stucco arcades, courtyard fountain, and practical tips for your visit.

Islamic architecture enthusiasts Early Islamic history buffs Architectural photographers
Planning guide

Mosque in Cairo: plan your visits

Browse mosque in Cairo and use the place pages to build a shortlist. Recorded details are a starting point; confirm current information with each venue before booking or traveling.

What to compare before you go

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Areas recorded in the listings

  • El Khalifa: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • El Gamaliya: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • El Sayeda Zeinab: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

Essential Tips for Travelers

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top mosque to visit in Cairo?

The sampled records cover 6 mosque in Cairo, with an average recorded rating of 4.8 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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