Cairo
Ibn Tulun Mosque
An Iraqi hybrid
Off 'Abd al-Magid al-Labban (Al-Salbiyya) Street
Cairo,
Nearest Train: Sayyeda Zeinab
Phone: +20 (0)2 391 3454 (Tourist Information)
WebsiteOne of Egypt's oldest and largest mosques, it is also one of the most unusual owing to its heavy Iraqi influence. Constructed in the late 9th century AD on the orders of a rebellious Abbasid governor, its landmark helical minaret is believed to have been inspired by the giant minaret at Samarra. Be sure to climb to the top of the minaret for an awe-inspiring view of modern and ancient Cairo.
Open Hours: 9h-16h30 tous les jours
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