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Ibn Tulun Mosque
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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area. It is built around an open square courtyard which allows natural light to travel through.
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Al-Rifa'i Mosque
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Sabil-kuttab of Sultan Qaitbay سبيل و كتاب قايتباى
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The door of the alqarafa
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Mostafa Kamel Museum
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Ibn Hamido Seafood
٢٠٠ Port Said, Al Hanafi, El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo Governorate 4263144, Egypt
Belia fish
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فطائر بيتزا عرفه
٢١٧ شارع بور سعيد, El-Sayeda, El-Sayeda Zainab, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
KFC
٥ شارع المبتدايان, Khairat, El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo Governorate 4262141, Egypt
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Ibn Tulun Mosque

Ahmed Ibn Tolon Sq., Tolon, El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo Governorate 4261342, Egypt
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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area. It is built around an open square courtyard which allows natural light to travel through.

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attractions: Gayer-Anderson Museum, Madrasa of Sarghatmish, Sayyida Sakina Mosque, Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Sayyida Aisha Mosque, Saladin Citadel, Al-Rifa'i Mosque, Sabil-kuttab of Sultan Qaitbay سبيل و كتاب قايتباى, The door of the alqarafa, Mostafa Kamel Museum, restaurants: Ibn Hamido Seafood, Belia fish, فطائر بيتزا عرفه, KFC
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Nearby attractions of Ibn Tulun Mosque

Gayer-Anderson Museum

Madrasa of Sarghatmish

Sayyida Sakina Mosque

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Sayyida Aisha Mosque

Saladin Citadel

Al-Rifa'i Mosque

Sabil-kuttab of Sultan Qaitbay سبيل و كتاب قايتباى

The door of the alqarafa

Mostafa Kamel Museum

Gayer-Anderson Museum

Gayer-Anderson Museum

4.6

(914)

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Madrasa of Sarghatmish

Madrasa of Sarghatmish

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(28)

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Sayyida Sakina Mosque

Sayyida Sakina Mosque

4.7

(407)

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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

4.7

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Ibn Hamido Seafood

Belia fish

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Ibn Hamido Seafood

Ibn Hamido Seafood

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Belia fish

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فطائر بيتزا عرفه

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Mosque of Ibn Tulun Mosque is hosted by Ahmad Ibn Tulun in 263 AH. Ahmad ibn Tulun spent 120 thousand dinars in the construction, engineering matters was interested in the construction of the mosque. The minaret of the mosque is the oldest minaret in Egypt. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun mosque in Egypt, which only overcome by model where the minaret of Samarra Helicobacter listed. The Sultan Lajin introducing some reforms in it, and was appointed to a range of manufacturers, as is industry-hour in, they made the Dome of the tiny strands on the number of hours of the day and night slot, if Anglguet hour passed energy which is to that time, and so on, and then return all again. During the reign of the Ayyubid Mosque of Ibn Tulun it became the University is considering the four schools of Islamic jurisprudence, as well as modern medicine as well as education of orphans. Toulon is a Turkish Mamluks who Ohdahm Bukhara factor to the Caliph Mamoun, and served in the Abbasid court until he reached the ranks of the princes, and raised his son Ahmad Ibn Tulun - the emergence of the princes. When he took over the Bakpak Emirate of Egypt by the Abbasid caliph al-Ahmed turns it in its mandate introduced to the year 254 AH == 868 m, and then happened to Egypt took over his father-Prince after the death of Major Bakpak Voqrh on its mandate. The mandate of the Ibn Tulun on Egypt's first limited to the Fustat only matter, but the abscess is was Mukula to the son of the manager, it is still Ahmed expands the influence even included his dominion Egypt all, he took the abscess is expanding even Sham and Cyrenaica founding Tulunid State, which ruled Egypt from the year 254 292 AH = 868 to 905 AD and died in 270 AH == 884 m and the importance of Ahmad ibn Tulun it is a shift that Antqltha Egypt from the state of a subsidiary of the Abbasid caliphate to an autonomous state. The Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Tulun third mosques in Egypt after the Islamic Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque, the Mosque of the military: the demise of the military, which remains the city which operated Zine El Abidine neighborhood "Madbah now."

Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque is the only mosque in the rest of Egypt, who did not change its features, and most of the mosque, "Amr ibn al-Aas" parameters have changed, as well as the Al-Azhar Mosque Sharif over the centuries. The mosque features magnificent Islamic Bzacharvh that make it one of the rare forms of Islamic art and Islamic architecture, and in the reign of the Ayyubid Mosque of Ibn Tulun became the University is considering the four schools of Islamic jurisprudence, as well as modern medicine besides education of orphans.

Ahmad Ibn Tulun mosque was built on a large area of ​​six acres and a half over Mount thank -bost Alqtaia- new city has been known by that name relative to the tribe, thank you very much the son of the Arab Levant.

He has built Ahmad Ibn Tulun mosque after people complained of shortness Collector military, began construction in 263 AH - 876 m, and was completed in 265 AH - 879 m, according to a panel installed on one of the pillars of Qibla...

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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun, also known as the Tulunid Mosque, is one of the oldest and most historic mosques in Cairo, Egypt. It is a significant architectural and religious landmark, renowned for its unique design and historical importance.

Key features and information about the Mosque of Ibn Tulun:

History: The mosque was built in the 9th century during the Abbasid period and completed in 879 AD. It was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the governor of Egypt at the time, who founded the Tulunid Dynasty.

Architectural Style: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is an excellent example of early Islamic architecture. It is renowned for its massive size and the simplicity of its design. The mosque's architecture reflects a blend of Abbasid and traditional Egyptian architectural styles.

Design and Layout: The mosque's design includes an open courtyard, a prayer hall, a minaret, and various arched arcades. The courtyard is one of the largest among mosques in Cairo and provides ample space for congregational prayers.

Spiral Minaret: The mosque is famous for its unique spiral minaret, which is a rare architectural feature in Islamic religious structures. The minaret is accessible through an external staircase and offers panoramic views of Cairo from the top.

Decorative Elements: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun features beautiful stucco carvings and intricate wooden elements in its interior, showcasing the artistic craftsmanship of the era.

Well-preserved Structure: The mosque has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries, which have helped preserve its historical integrity. Today, it remains one of the best-preserved mosques from the early Islamic period.

Open to Visitors: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is open to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Visitors are required to dress modestly, and women are expected to cover their heads while inside the mosque.

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is not only a significant religious site but also an important cultural heritage site in Cairo. It attracts tourists and history enthusiasts who wish to explore the rich architectural and cultural legacy of Egypt's early Islamic period. Its serene ambiance, impressive architecture, and historical significance make it a must-visit...

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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun, also known as the Tulunid Mosque, is one of the oldest and most historic mosques in Cairo, Egypt. It is a significant architectural and religious landmark, renowned for its unique design and historical importance. Key features and information about the Mosque of Ibn Tulun: 1. History: The mosque was built in the 9th century during the Abbasid period and completed in 879 AD. It was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the governor of Egypt at the time, who founded the Tulunid Dynasty. 2. Architectural Style: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is an excellent example of early Islamic architecture. It is renowned for its massive size and the simplicity of its design. The mosque's architecture reflects a blend of Abbasid and traditional Egyptian architectural styles. 3. Design and Layout: The mosque's design includes an open courtyard, a prayer hall, a minaret, and various arched arcades. The courtyard is one of the largest among mosques in Cairo and provides ample space for congregational prayers. 4. Spiral Minaret: The mosque is famous for its unique spiral minaret, which is a rare architectural feature in Islamic religious structures. The minaret is accessible through an external staircase and offers panoramic views of Cairo from the top. 5. Decorative Elements: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun features beautiful stucco carvings and intricate wooden elements in its interior, showcasing the artistic craftsmanship of the era. 6. Well-preserved Structure: The mosque has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries, which have helped preserve its historical integrity. Today, it remains one of the best-preserved mosques from the early Islamic period. 7. Open to Visitors: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is open to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Visitors are required to dress modestly, and women are expected to cover their heads while inside the mosque. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is not only a significant religious site but also an important cultural heritage site in Cairo. It attracts tourists and history enthusiasts who wish to explore the rich architectural and cultural legacy of Egypt's early Islamic period. Its serene ambiance, impressive architecture, and historical significance make it a must-visit attraction in Cairo.
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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun, also known as the Tulunid Mosque, is one of the oldest and most historic mosques in Cairo, Egypt. It is a significant architectural and religious landmark, renowned for its unique design and historical importance. Key features and information about the Mosque of Ibn Tulun: 1. History: The mosque was built in the 9th century during the Abbasid period and completed in 879 AD. It was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the governor of Egypt at the time, who founded the Tulunid Dynasty. 2. Architectural Style: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is an excellent example of early Islamic architecture. It is renowned for its massive size and the simplicity of its design. The mosque's architecture reflects a blend of Abbasid and traditional Egyptian architectural styles. 3. Design and Layout: The mosque's design includes an open courtyard, a prayer hall, a minaret, and various arched arcades. The courtyard is one of the largest among mosques in Cairo and provides ample space for congregational prayers. 4. Spiral Minaret: The mosque is famous for its unique spiral minaret, which is a rare architectural feature in Islamic religious structures. The minaret is accessible through an external staircase and offers panoramic views of Cairo from the top. 5. Decorative Elements: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun features beautiful stucco carvings and intricate wooden elements in its interior, showcasing the artistic craftsmanship of the era. 6. Well-preserved Structure: The mosque has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries, which have helped preserve its historical integrity. Today, it remains one of the best-preserved mosques from the early Islamic period. 7. Open to Visitors: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is open to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Visitors are required to dress modestly, and women are expected to cover their heads while inside the mosque. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is not only a significant religious site but also an important cultural heritage site in Cairo. It attracts tourists and history enthusiasts who wish to explore the rich architectural and cultural legacy of Egypt's early Islamic period. Its serene ambiance, impressive architecture, and historical significance make it a must-visit attraction in Cairo.
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