Mosque of Ibn Tulun

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9 / 10

3 expert reviews

“The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C).”

– Michelin Guide

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
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


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