Cairo Attractions

Venue: Citadel    When: Daily

Located inside Cairo Citadel, the Mohammad Ali Mosque is home to the tomb of Mohammad Ali Pasha, the 19th-century ruler of Egypt and founder of the country's last dynasty of Khedives and Kings.

The mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque because of the extensive use of this fine material, was designed by Greek architect Yussuf Bushnaq and, with its twin minarets and central dome flanked by four half-domes, is the most visible mosque in Cairo.

Inside, the architecture and use of space is typical of the Ottoman era, where endless chandeliers illuminate Thuluth inscriptions and alabaster work. From the arcaded courtyard visitors can enjoy magnificent views across the city to the pyramids in Giza.

Please note that access on Fridays is strictly reserved for prayers only.