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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) vs Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mosque of Ibn Tulun is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hanging Church. Mosque of Ibn Tulun is ranked #4 in Cairo with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and located in the heart of the Coptic district is cherished by Cairo's Christians."
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Frommer's
"Named for the manner in which it was built (across the water gate into the old Roman fort of Babylon), this 7th-century Coptic Church is still in use today."
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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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