This mosque, built in 1830, is located within the Saladin Citadel in the Old City of Cairo
Its characteristic features include a typical Ottoman architectural style, combined with a juxtaposition of Turkish and Egyptian styles
The structure consists of four semi-circular domes corresponding to the main prayer hall, with four towering columns inside
On the diagonal, there are two slender minarets, resembling torches reaching towards the sky, with a height of 85 meters from the ground
The expansive dome is covered with tin, making it glaringly bright under the sunlight
From a distance, the entire building exudes a sense of pure aesthetic appeal
The operating hours are subject to the daily opening status
Essential tips: 1
Shoes must be removed upon entering the mosque, and there is a place to deposit shoes at the entrance where a small tip is required
2
Women wearing shorts or skirts must rent a robe to enter
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