Mosquée Mohammed Ali

The Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, located in the heart of Al Abageyah, is one of the most impressive and best-known monuments of Egypt. Built by the influential Ottoman Governor of Egypt, Mohammed Ali Pasha, between 1828 and 1848, the Mosque has been declared a national monument and is now open to visitors from around the world. The building is a unique blend of Ottoman, Mamluk and Turkish elements, with an impressive white marble colonnade in the centre, surrounded by other ornate decorations such as calligraphic inscriptions, geometric mosaics and beautiful works of Islamic art. Visitors to the Mosque can explore the prayer hall, courtyard and remarkable Ottoman decorations, and discover the grandeur of an exotic past. Those who take the time to stroll the streets and alleyways of Al Abageyah will be rewarded with views of the Mosque from many perspectives, an experience that should not be missed.