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Mosque of Ibn Tulun vs Al-Azhar Mosque

Both Mosque of Ibn Tulun and Mosque of Al-Azhar are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Mosque of Ibn Tulun is the choice of most professionals compared to Mosque of Al-Azhar. Mosque of Ibn Tulun comes in at 90 with endorsements from 4 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.

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
Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque
9 / 10
El Hossein Square, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's Fodor's
"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..." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Originally built in AD 970 by the conquering Fatimid caliph al-Mu'iz, al-Azhar is the oldest university in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Visit El Azhar, the first Islamic University. Then, visit the Babs (ancient gates) and mosques of Cairo." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review