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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan vs Museum of Islamic Arts
Both are endorsed by experts. On balance, Museum of Islamic Arts scores slightly better than Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. Museum of Islamic Arts scores 91 with accolades from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
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Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"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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Museum of Islamic Arts
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Shar'a Bur Bab El Khalk Square, Cairo, Egypt
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Concierge
"Reopened at the end of 2007 following a five-year, $15 million restoration, the museum houses one of the world's greatest collections of Islamic objects."
Frommer's
"If you don't have any experience with the history of Islamic art, it's going to be an eye-opener."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Inaugurated in 1903, this museum houses one of the world's most exceptional collections of Islamic art. "
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