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Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya) vs Al-Azhar Mosque
Both Gayer-Anderson Museum and Mosque of Al-Azhar are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Mosque of Al-Azhar scores significantly better than Gayer-Anderson Museum. Mosque of Al-Azhar is ranked #5 in Cairo with praise from 4 sources including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
4 Maydan Ibn Tulun, Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"Contents... include lovely pieces of pharaonic, Islamic, and Central Asian art."
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Concierge
"One of the largest mosques in the world and perhaps the most beautiful in Egypt."
Frommer's
"Gayer-Andersen joined and renovated two adjacent 16th-century buildings and collected their present contents."
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A must-see for most, it will be of particular interest to James Bond fans
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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