Cairo's best-preserved 9th-century mosque impresses with its massive scale—built in 879 to fit Ahmad Ibn Tulun's entire army. Its original architecture survives largely intact, making it uniquely authentic among Cairo's Islamic landmarks.
"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
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
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the most popular stops is the mosque of Ahmed ibn Tulun, which was built in 876 by the Turkish governor of Egypt and Syria"
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