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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan vs Al-Azhar Mosque
Both Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan and Mosque of Al-Azhar are praised by expert writers. On balance, Mosque of Al-Azhar ranks marginally higher than Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. Mosque of Al-Azhar scores 89 with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
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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"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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"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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Al-Azhar Mosque
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El Hossein Square, Cairo, Egypt
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"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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"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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