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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities vs Al-Azhar Mosque
Egyptian Antiquities Museum and Mosque of Al-Azhar are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mosque of Al-Azhar scores slightly better than Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Mosque of Al-Azhar comes in at #5 in Cairo with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Fodor's
Concierge
Afar Magazine
Midan El Tahrir, Cairo 11557, Egypt
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Fodor's
"On the north end of Maydan Tahrir, this huge neoclassical building is home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts."
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If you are discouraged by the Mummy Room's steep entrance fee, don't miss the assortment of mummified animals and birds
Concierge
"Filled with the golden treasures of pharaohs, and archaeological finds... crowds tend to beeline for the golden, lapis-encrusted mask of Tutankhamen."
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Don't miss the Palette of Narmer, a ceremonial tablet
Afar Magazine
"You could spend a lifetime examining the more than 120,000 items in the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, in Cairo."
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Al-Azhar Mosque
Fodor's
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
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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