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Khan Al-Khalili vs Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Khan Al-Khalili is the choice of most reviewers compared to Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. Khan Al-Khalili has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 5 reviews including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Khan Al-Khalili
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al-Azhar Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"The Khan has been a marketplace since the end of the 14th century; commercial activity is its lifeblood."
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Frommer's
"Bustling doesn't begin to describe this souk, located in a dense network of twisting alleys."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Take the time to stroll about Egypt's biggest souk, which spreads out at the heart of Islamic Cairo, between Muizz li-Din Allah Street and Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque."
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Afar Magazine
"A beautiful teahouse at Khan El Khalili, the impressive souk in Cairo which dates to the 1300's. Could have spent a week in the bazaar!"
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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
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Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo, Egypt
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"Al-Zahir Baybars' reign (1260–77) marked the real beginning of the Mamluk state, due in large part to his skills as a commander, administrator, and builder. It was he who halted the..."
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Fodor's
"The cruciform interior is spacious and austere, except for an ornate carved and gilded ceiling in the sanctuary, and the qibla (the direction of Mecca) wall, decorated in marble dado."
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Fodor's
"One of the largest Islamic religious buildings in the world. Historians believe that its builders may have used stone from the Pyramids at Giza."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Founded by Sultan Hassan in the 14C, this gigantic madrasa (7 900m2) is a gem of Mamluk-era architecture. Behind its long, tall façade, which lends it the look of a fortress, the central..."
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Afar Magazine
"Just because the Sultan Hasan Mosque is 600 years old doesn't mean they can't use modern technology to keep it clean."
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