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Mosk of Muhammed Ali, beautiful, peaceful and you cannot miss this when visiting Cairo, next to that nice view over the City of Cairo! (located on...
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One of Cairo's major attractions, the massive Citadel complex dominates the city skyline. Built on a limestone spur by Salah al-Din (Saladin) in the 12th century, most of its features are associated with Mohammed Ali, the early 19th century leader who freed Egypt of the Mameluke yoke. The Citadel offers fantastic panoramic views of Islamic Cairo in a castle setting rich in history. Perhaps its most famous tale is of Mohammed Ali inviting 470 Mameluke leaders to a feast in the Citadel palace, only to have them trapped in a narrow passageway upon leaving and slaughtered by his men. Legend says only one Mameluke escaped by leaping the walls on his horse. Within the Citadel complex are the following attractions: Al-Gawhara (Jewel) Palace, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Police Museum, Sultan Al-Nasir Mosque, Military Museum, Carriage Museum, Archaeological Museum, Suleyman Pasha Mosque and Bab el-Azab.
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One of Cairo's major attractions, the massive Citadel complex dominates the city skyline. Built on a limestone spur by Salah al-Din (Sala...
Popularity #4 of 95 Real Travelers who've been here
jsmadsen said
… character, and it was a fun experience.I tried to visit the Citadel--the so-called nerve center… continue reading »
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Built between 1318 and 1335, this was once the main mosque of the Citadel. Although neglected for a long time (it once served as a wareho...
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With more space devoted to ceremonial equipment and costumes than the brutal realities of war, pacifists should not be deterred by the na...
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Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Mohammad Ali) is a grand structure located atop the highest point in The Citadel of Salad...
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This small museum housed in a former British officers mess hall contains eight carriages used by Egyptian royalty. There are horse heads,...
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Rebuilt in 1754 by Abdurahman Katkhuda, this gateway protected the original entrance to the Citadel. The great brass-bound wooden gateway...
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