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Mosque of Ibn Tulun vs Synagogue Ben Ezra
Both are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Mosque of Ibn Tulun ranks slightly better than Ben Ezra Synagogue. Mosque of Ibn Tulun is ranked #6 in Cairo with accolades from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
al-Basatin, off al-Saliba Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"This huge congregational mosque was built in 879 by Ahmad Ibn Tulun with the intention of accommodating his entire army during Friday prayers."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C)."
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Frommer's
"This huge and magnificent mosque and enclosure is almost all that remains of a 9th-century city built here by an enterprising upstart named Ahmad Ibn Tulun"
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Synagogue Ben Ezra
Fodor's
Frommer's
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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