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Mosque of al-Hakim
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Fatimid mosque begun around 990 by the caliph al-Aziz and finished in 1013 under al-Hakim. It stands next to the northern walls of Islamic Cairo, near the gates of Bab al-Futuh and Bab al-Nasr. It has a large central courtyard, one of the biggest among the city's mosques, and two minarets with solid bases beside the façade.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Mosque of al-Hakim: 2 missions
- Cross the mosque's great courtyardEnter the central courtyard and walk across it from side to side to appreciate its breadth, ringed by arcades.
- Photograph the two minarets from the streetLeave the mosque and find an angle from which both minarets can be seen next to the city wall.
Near Mosque of al-Hakim
Mosque of al-Aqmar361 m awayFunerary Complex of Sultan Barquq522 m awayAl-Hussein Mosque (Khan el-Khalili)746 m awayKhan el-Khalili789 m awayEl Fishawy792 m awayAl-Muizz Street942 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Mosque of al-Hakim?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Mosque of al-Hakim?
Cross the mosque's great courtyard and Photograph the two minarets from the street.
What is there to see near Mosque of al-Hakim?
Mosque of al-Aqmar (361 m), Funerary Complex of Sultan Barquq (522 m) and Al-Hussein Mosque (Khan el-Khalili) (746 m).
Source: Wikipedia