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Al-Azhar Mosque vs Synagogue Ben Ezra
Both are recommended by professionals. On balance, Mosque of Al-Azhar is the choice of most professionals compared to Ben Ezra Synagogue. Mosque of Al-Azhar is ranked #4 in Cairo with positive reviews from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Al-Azhar Mosque
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Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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El Hossein Square, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"Restored in the early part of the 20th century, this complex was one of the jewels of Mamluk architecture. Its decorated facade reflects the ornate style popular under the reign of Sultan..."
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Fodor's
"Originally built in AD 970 by the conquering Fatimid caliph al-Mu'iz, al-Azhar is the oldest university in the world."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The founding of this extremely ancient mosque (970) coincides with the birth of El-Qahira (Cairo), which the Fatimids made their capital."
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Afar Magazine
"Visit El Azhar, the first Islamic University. Then, visit the Babs (ancient gates) and mosques of Cairo."
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Frommer's
"Since A.D. 988, it has also been the center of the most prestigious university in the Islamic world. The mosque itself is at the center of a sprawling and diverse campus."
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Synagogue Ben Ezra
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Coptic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"According to the local Jewish community, now numbering about 50 families, this was the site of the temple built by the prophet Jeremiah."
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Frommer's
"The oldest synagogue in Egypt... Ben Ezra is in great condition today and definitely warrants a visit."
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