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Travel Guide

Islamic Cairo & Citadel

Everything you need to know — hours, tickets, tips, and how to make the most of your visit.

Overview

About Islamic Cairo & Citadel

A district of medieval mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums, anchored by the Citadel of Saladin and its Ottoman-era Muhammad Ali Mosque, offering views across the old city towards the pyramids on clear days.

Islamic Cairo & Citadel
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Insider Knowledge

Travel Tips

  • The complex includes several mosques and museums - the alabaster Muhammad Ali Mosque is the main highlight.

  • Views over Cairo from the Citadel walls are some of the best in the city.

  • Combine with a walk through the surrounding Islamic Cairo district.

  • Modest dress is required to enter the mosques within the complex.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Several mosques, museums, and fortified walls with city views.

Opening Hours

Daily9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mosque areas may close briefly during prayer times.

Ticket Prices

Citadel entryApprox. EGP 300 (foreign visitors)

Ticket covers access to the Citadel grounds and Muhammad Ali Mosque.

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