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Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya) vs Mosque of Ibn Tulun

Both are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Mosque of Ibn Tulun ranks significantly better than Gayer-Anderson Museum. Mosque of Ibn Tulun is ranked #4 in Cairo with positive reviews from 4 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
8 / 10
4 Maydan Ibn Tulun, Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Contents... include lovely pieces of pharaonic, Islamic, and Central Asian art." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"One of the largest mosques in the world and perhaps the most beautiful in Egypt."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Gayer-Andersen joined and renovated two adjacent 16th-century buildings and collected their present contents." Full review
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A must-see for most, it will be of particular interest to James Bond fans
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
9 / 10
al-Basatin, off al-Saliba Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C)." Full review
Frommer's 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" Full review