Explore Old Mosques in Cairo

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is not only home to marketplaces and famous sights, it is also a location where old mosques of Cairo, keeping years of Islamic culture and tradition. Egypt tours welcome you to join us as in Cairo's most attractive and historically significant mosques, in this blog from Golavita Travel you will know all info about mosques in Cairo as we travel through time and spirituality.

The Core of Islamic Cairo

Islamic Cairo, otherwise called Historic Cairo, is a twisted area that traces all the way back to the early Islamic time. This historic significant area is a demonstration of Egypt's Islamic legacy, with limited old streets, mosques, and exceptionally old landmarks that have seen the progression of time. Cairo's famous mosques that you can visit during Egypt day tours, are something beyond design jewels, they are otherworldly safe-havens that give a serene departure from the city's rushing about. Here, the reliable come to supplicate, look for comfort, and associate with their confidence in the quiet environmental factors of these holy spots.

Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa

Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa is quite possibly of Cairo's most famous Islamic attraction. This amazing mosque, built in the 14 century, remains as a perfect representation of Mamluk architecture, described by its loftiness, unpredictability, and verifiable importance. During Egypt travel packages you will explore the mosque's transcending minarets, monstrous vault, and huge prayer lobby are a demonstration of the engineering ability of the Mamluk tradition.

Ibn Tulun Mosque

Ibn Tulun Mosque, tracing all the way back to the 9th century, is one of the oldest and most amazing mosques in Cairo. Its unmistakable building style, portrayed by its huge twisting minaret and plaster brightened walls, separates it as a unique historical gem. Visitors in their Egypt classic tours can rise the mosque's minaret for all encompassing perspectives on Islamic Cairo, giving a stunning point of view of the city's historic skyline.

Al-Azhar Mosque and University

Al-Azhar Mosque and University, established in the 10th century, isn't only perhaps of the oldest universities on the world, in addition a focal point of Islamic grant and culture. The mosque's quiet patio and petition lobbies are embellished with unpredictable adornments, while its minarets rise smoothly into the Cairo sky. For a really long time, Al-Azhar has attracted researchers from around the world, making it a center of scholarly and strict talk.

The Blue Mosque (Al-Rifa'i Mosque)

The Blue Mosque, otherwise called Al-Rifa'i Mosque and it one of the top attractions in Cairo, is a dazzling illustration of nineteenth-century Islamic design. Built during the rule of Khedive Ismaail Pasha, it was intended to be the last resting place for individuals from the royal family. The mosque's that you will see in your Egypt family tours, it gaudy inside highlights fancy enhancements and shocking stained glass windows, while its mausoleum houses the burial chambers of Egypt's last ruler, King Farouk, and his family.

Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad Mosque

The Mosque located in the midst of the bustling Khan el-Khalili market, Sultan Al-Mu'ayyad Mosque is an unlikely treasure ready to be found. This charming mosque, tracing all the way back to the 15 century, offers you in your Cairo day tours a peaceful getaway from the market's enthusiastic environment. Its complicatedly planned mihrab (petition specialty), lively stained glass windows, and peaceful yard give a brief look into Egypt's middle age Islamic architecture.

Tips for Exploring Cairo's Mosques

  1. Dress Modestly: While visiting Cairo's mosques in your Egypt luxury tours, it is crucial for dress unobtrusively. For all kinds of people, this means covering arms, legs, and shoulders. Women may likewise be expected to cover their heads with a scarf.
  2. Respect Prayer Times: Cairo's mosques are spots of love, and it's critical to be conscious during prayer times. Tourists during their Egypt budget tours can explore the mosques, however staying away from interruptions during prayer is prudent.
  3. Guided Tours and Local Guides: Think about joining a directed tour or recruiting a neighborhood guide while discovering Cairo's mosques from our Safaga port trips. They can give significant verifiable and social bits of knowledge, improving your experience.

A Spiritual and Architectural Journey

Cairo's historic mosques are not only relics of the past, they are living demonstrations of Egypt's rich Islamic legacy. In Egypt shore excursions you will explore these consecrated spaces permit guests to interface with hundreds of years of confidence, history, and culture, all inside the quiet bounds of these architectural wonders.

Golavita Travel welcomes you to immerse yourself in the otherworldly and structural magnificence of Cairo's notable mosques. An excursion through time and confidence will leave you with a profound appreciation for Egypt's persevering through Islamic legacy.

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