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Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab
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Mosque built in 1774 by the Mamluk emir Muhammad Bey Abu al-Dhahab, opposite the al-Azhar mosque. It is in the Ottoman style, with a slender minaret and a dome of elegant proportions, which distinguish it from the Mamluk mosques around it. Its location makes it easy to visit along with the al-Azhar area and Khan el-Khalili.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab: 2 missions
- Compare this mosque with al-AzharLook at the two mosques, one opposite the other, and notice the difference between the Ottoman and the Fatimid style.
- Photograph the Ottoman-style minaretFrom the square in front of al-Azhar, frame the slender minaret and the dome.
Near Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab
Al-Azhar Mosque98 m awayEl Fishawy162 m awayKhan el-Khalili166 m awaySultan al-Ghuri Complex180 m awayAl-Muizz Street182 m awayAl-Hussein Mosque (Khan el-Khalili)228 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab?
Visiting Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab is free.
How much time do you need for Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab?
Compare this mosque with al-Azhar and Photograph the Ottoman-style minaret.
What is there to see near Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab?
Al-Azhar Mosque (98 m), El Fishawy (162 m) and Khan el-Khalili (166 m).
Source: Wikipedia