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Mosque of Ibn Tulun vs Pyramids of Giza
Both Mosque of Ibn Tulun and Pyramids of Giza are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Mosque of Ibn Tulun ranks significantly better than Pyramids of Giza. Mosque of Ibn Tulun ranks #4 in Cairo with praise from 4 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
al-Basatin, off al-Saliba Street, Cairo, Egypt
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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."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C)."
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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"
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Pyramids of Giza
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Independent
Al Haram Str., Giza, Egypt
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Three 4th-Dynasty pyramids dominate the skyline of the desert plateau to the southwest of Cairo."
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The pyramid interiors are open on a rotating basis, and ticket numbers are limited to 150 per morning and another 150 per afternoon.
Afar Magazine
"You may have studied them in school and seen a million pictures, but that has probably done little to prepare you for actually seeing the Pyramids of Giza in real life."
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If you can time your visit to coincide with Ramadan, even better for avoiding crowds, as people will be laying low and fasting for the holiday.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Surrounded by a high concrete wall to increase visitors' safety, this desert plateau is home to the royal necropolises of three pharaohs from the Fourth Dynasty."
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Independent
"In the Giza Necropolis, there are three main pyramids, as well as several smaller ones, multiple burial sites and the Sphynx. Don’t miss the 20-minute trail that leads to a panoramic lookout"
Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital
September 28, 2023
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Avoid accepting camel or horse rides, as the animals might not be well-cared for.
