(Translated by Google) The story of a mosque .. The Hanging Mosque of Ibn Tulun is a unique masterpiece built by a Copt Ibn Tulun Mosque Ahmed Mansour wrote the newspaper, the seventh day Saturday ، 19 May 2018 08:00 AM On top of a small rock located in a mountain in the area of ​​Qalaat al-Kabsh, the largest historical mosque in Egypt was built in Cairo, which was ordered by Ahmed Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid state in the year 263 AH / 877 AD. We are talking here about the Ibn Tulun Mosque. In the middle of the Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood, the Ibn Tulun Mosque was built to become the third mosque and mosque built in the Islamic capital of Egypt after the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque in Al-Fustat, and the Al-Askar Mosque in the city of Al-Askar, on an area of ​​approximately 6 and a half acres, to express the symbol of the independence of the Abbasid state, which was known at the time The Jama Masjid is the center of Islamic capitals, and for this reason Ahmad Ibn Tulun ordered the construction of the huge mosque "263 AH - 877 AD" and ended in "265 AH - 879 AD", and its cost reached 120 thousand dinars. Ahmed Ibn Tulun sought the help of the engineer Said bin Katib al-Farghani, a Coptic engineer skilled in architecture, who undertook the building of the Nil Scale on the island of Rawda in the year 864 AD after he ordered its architecture to be built by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mutawakkil, and in the era of Ahmed Ibn Tulun entrusted him with building his most important facilities, and he built for him first barrages Bin Tulun and a well at the pool of Habash to deliver water to Al-Qata`a city. And as it was stated in the Mosque of al-Sirah al-Tuluniyah: “Ahmad ibn Tulun wanted to build the mosque, so it was estimated for him 300 columns, and he was told that what you find or access to churches in the countryside and the loss is ruin, so he endures that. He denied it and did not choose it, and his heart was tormented by thinking about his matter. To him: I build it for you as you like and you choose without intentionally except for the pillars of the qiblah, so I bring it while his hair is long until it hangs on his face, so he built it and was well built in my eyes, Ahmad ibn Tulun. The mosque is one of the distinguished architectural masterpieces with an area of ​​6 and a half acres, its length is 138 meters and its width is about 118 meters. In the middle of the courtyard is a large dome based on 4 arches, and the number of entrances to the mosque is 19 entrances, but the main entrance is currently adjacent to the Gair Anderson Museum, and the mosque's minaret has a unique architectural style, which is not found in the minarets of Cairo, and the height of the minaret from the ground is 40 m . (Original) حكاية مسجد.. جامع بن طولون المعلق تحفة فريدة شيده قبطى جامع بن طولون كتب أحمد منصور جريدة اليوم السابع السبت، 19 مايو 2018 08:00 ص فوق صخرة صغيرة موجودة بجبل يشكر بمنطقة قلعة الكبش بُنى أكبر مساجد مصر التاريخية بالقاهرة، والذى أمر ببنائه أحمد بن طولون مؤسس الدولة الطولونية عام "263 هـ / 877 م"، نتحدث هنا عن مسجد ابن طولون. وسط حى السيدة زينب تم تشييد مسجد ابن طولون ليصبح ثالث مسجد وجامع بنى فى عاصمة مصر الإسلامية بعد جامع عمرو بن العاص فى الفسطاط، وجامع العسكر فى مدينة العسكر، على مساحة 6 ونصف فدان تقريبًا، ليعبر عن رمز استقلال الدولة العباسية، حيث كان معهودًا آنذاك أن المسجد الجامع هو مركز العواصم الإسلامية، ولهذا أمر احمد بن طولون بتشيد المسجد الضخم "263 هـ ــ 877م" وانتهى فى "265 هـ ـ 879م"، ووصلت تكلفته لـ 120 ألف دينار. استعان أحمد بن طولون بالمهندس سعيد بن كاتب الفرغانى، وهو مهندس قبطى ماهر فى العمارة، تولى عمارة مقياس النيل فى جزيرة الروضة سنة 864 م بعد أن أمر بعمارته الخليفة العباسى المتوكل، وفى عصر أحمد بن طولون عهد إليه ببناء أهم منشآته، فبنى له أولاً قناطر بن طولون وبئر عند بركة حبش لتوصيل الماء إلى مدينة القطائع. وكما جاء فى مسجد السيرة الطولونية "أراد أحمد بن طولون بناء المسجد فقدر له 300 عمود فقيل له ما تجدها أو تنفذ إلى الكنائس فى الأرياف والضياع الخراب فتحمل ذلك،‏ فأنكره ولم يختره وتعذب قلبه بالفكر فى أمره، وبلغ النصرانى وهو فى المطبق الخبر، فكتب إليه‏:‏ أنا أبنيه لك كما تحب وتختار بلا عمد إلا عمودى القبلة فأحضره وقد طال شعره حتى تدلى على وجهه، فبناه‏ وحسن البناء فى عينى أحمد بن طولون". المسجد أحد التحف المعمارية المتميزة تبلغ مساحته 6 ونصف فدان، وطوله 138 متراً، وعرضه 118 متراً تقريباً، وهو من المساجد المعلقة، أى يصعد إلى أبوابه بدرجات دائرية الشكل، ويتوسط المسجد صحن مربع، أما شبابيك المسجد فتحيط به من جهاته الأربع وعددها 128، وفى وسط الصحن قبة كبيرة ترتكز على 4 عقود، وعدد مداخل المسجد 19 مدخلاً، إلا أن المدخل الرئيسى حاليًّا هو المدخل المجاور لمتحف جاير أندرسون، كما تتمتع مئذنة الجامع بالطراز المعمارى الفريد والتى لا يوجد مثلها فى مآذن القاهرة، ويبلغ ارتفاع المئذنة عن سطح الأرض 40 م.

What an amazing experience, our tour guide explained everything to in us in detail, admission is free and it’s a very lovely historical place to visit. The mosque is very beautiful and very well preserved for its age it’s over 1000 years old, has amazing courtyards and a lovely tower you can climb to the top and visit. Definitely would recommend checking it out.

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun, also known as the Tulunid Mosque, is one of the oldest and most historic mosques in Cairo, Egypt. It is a significant architectural and religious landmark, renowned for its unique design and historical importance. Key features and information about the Mosque of Ibn Tulun: 1. History: The mosque was built in the 9th century during the Abbasid period and completed in 879 AD. It was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the governor of Egypt at the time, who founded the Tulunid Dynasty. 2. Architectural Style: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is an excellent example of early Islamic architecture. It is renowned for its massive size and the simplicity of its design. The mosque's architecture reflects a blend of Abbasid and traditional Egyptian architectural styles. 3. Design and Layout: The mosque's design includes an open courtyard, a prayer hall, a minaret, and various arched arcades. The courtyard is one of the largest among mosques in Cairo and provides ample space for congregational prayers. 4. Spiral Minaret: The mosque is famous for its unique spiral minaret, which is a rare architectural feature in Islamic religious structures. The minaret is accessible through an external staircase and offers panoramic views of Cairo from the top. 5. Decorative Elements: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun features beautiful stucco carvings and intricate wooden elements in its interior, showcasing the artistic craftsmanship of the era. 6. Well-preserved Structure: The mosque has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries, which have helped preserve its historical integrity. Today, it remains one of the best-preserved mosques from the early Islamic period. 7. Open to Visitors: The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is open to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Visitors are required to dress modestly, and women are expected to cover their heads while inside the mosque. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is not only a significant religious site but also an important cultural heritage site in Cairo. It attracts tourists and history enthusiasts who wish to explore the rich architectural and cultural legacy of Egypt's early Islamic period. Its serene ambiance, impressive architecture, and historical significance make it a must-visit attraction in Cairo.

We took more than 50 pics and videos at Mosque of Tulun since the ancient Islamic architecture was so astonishing and the view from the top was spectacular. It was a special day I first tried the ride on tutu and I was much amazed by Egyptians’ driving skills. ——————————————— After this trip, I understood more about Islamic culture. Some stereotypes need to be abolished and some cultural habits should be respected. IG: @shelleylee03 #tulun #mosque #mosqueoftulun #islam #islamic #culture #muslim #travel #trip #tour #tourism #tourist #touring #travelphotography #traveling #travelblogger #travelgram #taiwanese #cairo #cairoegypt #egypt #egyptian #開羅 #埃及 #🇪🇬

The oldest and at the same time the largest of all medieval mosques of Cairo. This mosque strikes you with its simplicity and sheer grandeur. As with all places in Egypt, beware of rando's coming up to you and trying to give you a "tour" of the place for a tip.

One of the most beautiful historical mosques i’ve seen, the mosque is very old yet it’s very well-preserved and taken care of, architecturally it’s very beautiful and also unique as the minaret is kind of similar to the Abbasid Malwiya minaret in Iraq, the mosque is of course free to enter and i do highly recommend checking it out.

One of the very beautiful mosques that must be visited.. especially when u make your trip up to the minaret..it's very peaceful there.. Prepare yourself for going up many staircases and don't forget your sunglasses 🕶

Absolutely love the islamic historical architecture. Very peaceful.

If one has time to visit only one Islamic monument in Cairo, it should be this one. Its simplicity and grandeur of scale make it the most moving of the great mosques. Built between 876 and 879 AD, it is the oldest mosque in Cairo that remains essentially as it was built. Its inspiration is almost exclusively Mesopotamian as Ahmad ibn Tulun, the ruler of Egypt at the time, came from Bagdad as a representative of the Abbasid caliph. Ibn Tulun razed the Christian and Jewish cemetery to build the mosque in their place, on top of the hill. The legend says that Noah’s ark had landed here after the flood. The crenellation above the walls is amazing: it bears a resemblance of human figures with linked arms. It's weird but they seem designed by Keith Haring! Another interesting feature is the minaret, with a spiral staircase on the outside, inspired by the ziggurats of ancient Babylon. Climbing the stairs to the top of minaret worth the efforts as the panoramic views are exceptional.

It is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area. It is built around an open square courtyard which allows natural light to travel through.

mashaAllah amazing mosque.... a great experience ❤️❤️

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun🕌 (Arabic: مسجد إبن طولون‎, : Masjid Ibn Ṭūlūn) is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest mosque in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area. Since Ibn Tulun Mosque has much open space, it boasts both sunlight and shadows. It is built around an open square courtyard which allows natural light to travel through. Ibn Tulun Mosque features Samarra style - its decorations being created from carved stucco and wood. This mosque is a popular tourist attraction. *free visit with no tickets 🎟 charge Ask for maazna to go up at the top and see ancient cairo

My new visit to Mosque of Ibn Tulun 🕌 ( Arabic: مسجد إبن طولون‎) it is located in Cairo, Egypt and It is the oldest mosque in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa which still surviving in its full original form... It is also categorized as the largest mosque 🕌 in Cairo in terms of land area. ❤️🧡❤️

It's the oldest and a very strongest mosque of cairo and has a great significance this is how egypt connects you with the living history

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) ممتاز

The biggest mosque and the oldest in all of cairo. Boasting a huge courtyard and a minerat that you can actually climb for a perfect view of the all monument and surrounding neighbourhoods of cairo. Beware the beggars inside they will ask for money and some people will want to guide you inside for a tip.

(Translated by Google) It is one of the famous ancient mosques in Cairo. Ahmad ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid state in the year 263 AH / 877 CE, ordered its construction to become the third mosque [Information 1] built in the Islamic capital of Egypt after the Amr ibn al-Aas mosque, which was built in Fustat, and the Al-Askar Mosque, which was built in the city of Al-Askar. Al-Aas still exists, but the Tulunid Mosque is considered the oldest mosque in Egypt until now because it maintains its original state compared to the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas, which was followed by reforms that changed its features. The mosque was built on a rocky hill that was known as Jabal Yashkar, and it is considered one of the hanging mosques, and it is one of the largest mosques in Egypt, as its area with external increases is about six and a half acres, and it was built in a square shape inspired by the styles of the Abbasid mosques. The mosque is located in Ahmed Ibn Tulun Square in the Sayyida Zeinab district of the southern region of Cairo, and adjacent to its western wall is the Sarghatmash al-Nasiri mosque. (Original) هو أحد المساجد الأثريّة الشهيرة بالقاهرة. أمر ببناؤه أحمد بن طولون مؤسس الدولة الطولونية سنة 263هـ/877م بمدينته الجديدة القطائع ليصبح ثالث مسجد جامع[معلومة 1] بني في عاصمة مصر الإسلامية بعد جامع عمرو بن العاص الذي بني في الفسطاط، وجامع العسكر الذي بني في مدينة العسكر ورغم أن مسجد عمرو بن العاص لا يزال موجوداً إلا أن المسجد الطولوني يعد أقدم مساجد مصر القائمة حتى الآن لاحتفاظه بحالته الأصلية بالمقارنة مع مسجد عمرو بن العاص الذي توالت عليه الإصلاحات التي غيرت معالمه. شُيد المسجد فوق ربوة صخرية كانت تعرف بجبل يشكر، ويُعتبر من المساجد المعلقة، وهو أحد أكبر مساجد مصر حيث تبلغ مساحته مع الزيادات الخارجية حوالي ستة أفدنة ونصف الفدان، وقد بُني على شكل مربع مستلهماً من طرز المساجد العباسية . يقع المسجد بميدان أحمد بن طولون بحي السيدة زينب التابع للمنطقة الجنوبية بالقاهرة، ويجاور سوره الغربي مسجد صرغتمش الناصري

(Translated by Google) Ibn Tulun Mosque, Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, or Tulun Mosque One of the famous ancient mosques in Cairo. It was ordered by Ahmad ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid state, in the year 263 AH / 877 CE It is considered the oldest existing mosque in Egypt so far, due to its preservation of its original state, compared to the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas, which was followed by reforms that changed its features. (Original) مسجد ابن طولون أو مسجد أحمد ابن طولون أو المسجد الطولوني أحد المساجد الأثريّة الشهيرة بالقاهرة. أمر ببناؤه أحمد بن طولون مؤسس الدولة الطولونية سنة 263هـ/877م يعد أقدم مساجد مصر القائمة حتى الآن لاحتفاظه بحالته الأصلية بالمقارنة مع مسجد عمرو بن العاص الذي توالت عليه الإصلاحات التي غيرت معالمه.

Huge mosque. Free offer. Nice view of the city from the tower. You can walk on the roof of the mosque!

Spacious and amazing mosque in old cairo, usually it's open till 4pm except in ramadan it closes at 2:30pm..much recommended

Designed to be the heart of Ibn Tulun's capital (Al-Qatta'i) - (القطائع) similar to Amr Ibn El A'as mosque in (Al-Fustat) - (الفسطاط) and the lost Al-'Askar mosque in Egypt's second islamic capital (Al-'Askar) - (العسكر) I read a few facts about Ibn Tulun's mosque and read that it was Built upon 26,318 sq meters I was intrigued but never fully realised how grand and vast this mosque is except when i visited it. Though i think i have visited bigger buildings areawise -I never visited the pyramids- but i consider Ibn Tulun's mosque the most building that gave me the "grand" feeling in Cairo and it feels really calm and quiet due to the natural light and vast scale of it. When you combine those feelings with the fact that you are visiting one of the oldest mosques in Egypt And in the world that is still intact and in its orginal form, then you will get how beautiful this place is and how it's a must see for anyone visiting Cairo. Also make sure to visit the Gayer-Anderson museum with it. It's a truly fascinating place. combining and merging the different periods that Cairo witnessed throughout history.

One of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo and an absolutely must see !!! Address: Ahmed Ibn Tolon Sq., Tolon, El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo, Egypt The mosque was built from 876 to 879 under Ahmad ibn Tulun, who ruled over Egypt as governor of the Abbasid caliphs between 868 and 884 and led the country to de facto independence. The beginning of construction was dated by the Egyptian historian al-Maqrizi (1364-1442),[1] the completion of which is recorded on an inscription on the mosque. The mosque was built on the small Gebel Yashkur (“Hill of Thanksgiving”). A local legend claims that Noah's ark touched down here after the flood[2] and the surviving roofs were built from its wood. The mosque formed the center of Ibn Tulun's emerging capital, Al-Qatta'i, not far from Fustat, from which the empire of the Tulunid dynasty he founded was ruled. The mosque was originally located next to the palace of Ibn Tulun, from which a door next to the minbar gave him direct access. Al-Qatta'i was destroyed in the early 10th century, the mosque is all that remains. The mosque was built in the Samarra style combined with an Abbasid structure. It consists of a covered hall gallery surrounding the inner courtyard, with the largest hall pointing towards Mecca in the Qibla direction. The original mosque had its ablution fountain (sabil) in the area between the inner and outer walls. In the 13th century, Sultan Lajin had another sabil with a high domed roof added in the center of the inner courtyard.

wonderful mosque. very large and with the only minaret in the world to have a staircase on the outside of the tower to climb. a magnificent place to find peace and get lost in the spirit of Islam

The oldest unchanged mosque in Cairo. It was built way back in the 9th century, yet it still retains its full original form! Its Abbasid architecture is especially unique because it’s uncommon among Islamic monuments in Cairo. The spiraling minaret is one of its kind in Egypt, it was famously built to mimic Samarra’s landmark minaret. Being the biggest mosque in all of Cairo, and given its vast courtyard takes up most of the space, it feels so different inside from outside. None of the hustle of ElSaleeba St makes it inside. But along with all the monuments lined along that street, it forms such an amazing portrait that brings the glories of the past alive, or at least lets it tower over the present silently.

The Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo is a splendid example of early Islamic architecture. Built in the 9th century, it is one of the oldest and largest mosques in Egypt. Its unique design features a spacious courtyard and a famous spiral minaret that stands out for its distinctive style. The mosque's overall ambiance is serene and contemplative, highlighted by intricate geometric patterns and arabesque designs. It's a testament to the ingenuity of Islamic architecture and remains a significant cultural and historical landmark in Cairo. Visitors often appreciate its grand scale, historical significance, and the peaceful atmosphere it exudes.

Came to visit the mosque at early opening hours and there’s no other visitors yet and we had lovely time to discover more about the mosque. It is a really beautiful ancient mosque and definitely worth visiting

Beauty of Architecture details will see in deep in this place

Ahmed bin Tulun Mosque is a place that provides an incredible sense of tranquility, and the best thing is that the entry is free. You'll feel like you've traveled back 1,200 years in history. This mosque is considered the oldest mosque in Egypt that has preserved its original state. The mosque closes at 5 p.m., so I recommend visiting at least two hours before that to have enough time to explore and go up the minaret and enjoy the mosque from above. Unfortunately, we arrived late and missed the opportunity to go up. I highly recommend going and experiencing the serenity and the historically comforting atmosphere.

An interesting place but in dire need for renovation, and everyone will ask you for money which gets irritating

Amazing, vibrant and stunning old mosque, loaded in old Cairo. You can get access to the top of the minaret and have a 360 view of the whole old Town! Recommended!

(Translated by Google) The place is very beautiful, it needs some attention from the officials Entrance is free every day from 9 am to 4 pm (Original) المكان جميل جدا محتاج بس شويه اهتمام من المسؤلين الدخول مجاني كل يوم من ٩ صباحا ل ٤ مساء

Visited the area some weeks ago after a long break, was really surprised that you can climb the minaret now! Just amazing, although not that secure yet, as not finished yet the fence and really hard to go up the stairs, but very recommended as views of Cairo are astonishing. You can even walk over the mosque's wall if you do not want to go over the minaret.

Where you can find spiritual place with Islamic Architecture in the depth of Old Cairo... Enjoy #Cairo #ancientegypt #giza #amzibgegypt

Spectacular. There was adequate description of history and restoration work being done. It was truly grande. The best part is that it remains functional as a mosque for all prayers except fajr and even in Ramadan

The top of the mosque's minaret has a very good vantage point where you can see Cairo from above. ( Photo taken from the mosque's roof not the minaret )

Marvelous historic place. And donot forget to visit gayer Anderson museum it is really great place

Unique, very calm, amazing architecture. Nice experience to walk to the top of the minaret.

That’s was one the best experiences in Cairo. It was not on my fav to-do list but I am glad I visited. The architecture is amazing and most of the original work from the, I guess, 10th century is still intact. The best part was lack of tourists and the usual Cairo chaos. Place was very peaceful and I was able to look at the walls and the carvings in my own space.

Allhamdulillah we went here to pray Friday prayer and we discovered more than we hoped to with beautiful views from the top. And the prayer hall. Felt very peaceful in one of Cairo's oldest best preserved mosques and no hagglers here! Its a good idea to take a small prayer mat with you and a bag for your shoes if you mind about the dust that comes in from the courtyard. Or choose a prayer spot further away from the courtyard. Plenty of space available for men and women sections for prayer. We walked to here from Sayyedina Zayneb mosque (approx 15mins) but be wary of hagglers outside of Sayyedina Zayneb and wear comfy shoes as the walk can be muddy/ poo along the pavements/streets. We got an Uber by walking to main street to go to Muhammad Ali mosque after, as we struggled to get one right outside the mosque.

Beautiful and worth a visit! Peaceful and beautiful mosque. I was asked to tip to go inside to pray which I was found frustrating - but it’s beautiful to see. Worth going up the minaret too!

It was amazing. To walk around historical site. It was not difficult to imagine hundreds of faithful praying in the courtyard. And there is something thrilling about being in a place that has pretty much remained the way it was when built.

This historical mosque is magnificent especially that it is kept in its original condition. It makes you wander back in history and wonder how Muslims built its well- decorated walls hundreds of years back.

You can see hole Cairo from upside Nice place with nice feelings Very big n clean No need ticket to enter

A very old place, peaceful and quiet. Amazing to see they preserved it in this good condition after so many years.

Ok tempat bersih parkirnya luas dan aman

(Translated by Google) Architectural masterpiece (Original) تحفه معماريه

(Translated by Google) A visit to one of my friends (Original) زياره لاحد اصدقاءي

(Translated by Google) My headland ♥ (Original) مسقط راسي💋♥

(Translated by Google) And that the mosques of God, do not invite anyone with God (18), and that when a servant of God rose up, they called upon Him, they almost became madness against Him. It is the most beloved place to God Almighty and to His Messenger and to the righteous believers, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may God be pleased with him: The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: “I love the country to God and its mosques. Collected by Muslim (1473). (Original) وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَدًا (18) وَأَنَّهُ لَمَّا قَامَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يَدْعُوهُ كَادُوا يَكُونُونَ عَلَيْهِ لِبَدًا (19) سورة الجن. وهي أحب الأماكن إلى الله تعالى وإلى رسوله وإلى المؤمنين الصالحين , عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ : أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قَالَ :أَحَبُّ الْبِلاَدِ إِلَى اللهِ مَسَاجِدهَا ، وَأَبْغَضُ الْبِلاَدِ إِلَى اللهِ أَسْوَاقهَا. أخرجه مسلم (1473)

(Translated by Google) Save your homes from all evil (Original) اللهم احفظ بيوتك من كل شر

(Translated by Google) The unique Islamic architectural character Nice place and an honorable tourist interface (Original) الطابع المعماري الاسلامي الفريد مكان جميل وواجهة سياحية مشرفة

(Translated by Google) Ibn Tulun Mosque, Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, or Tulunid Mosque is one of the famous ancient mosques in Cairo. Ahmad Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid state in the year 263 AH / 877 CE, ordered its construction in his new city Al-Qata'i to become the third mosque [Information 1] built in the Islamic capital of Egypt after the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, which was built in Al-Fustat, and the Al-Askar Mosque, which was built in the city of Al-Askar. The Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas still exists, but the Tulunid Mosque is considered the oldest mosque in Egypt until now due to its preservation of its original condition in comparison with the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas, which was followed by reforms that changed its features. Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque  Coordinates 30 ° 01′44 ″ N 31 ° 14′58 ″ E General information The village or city ميد Ahmed Ibn Tulun Square, Sayeda Zeinab neighborhood, Cairo, State Egypt Date of construction commencement 263 AH / 877 AD - 265 AH / 879 AD Specifications Area Its area with external increases is about six and a half acres the number of minarets 1 number of domes of the courtyard Small Architectural Style Abbasi Wikimedia Commons Ibn Tulun Mosque The mosque was built on a rocky hill that was known as Jabal Yashkar, and it is considered one of the hanging mosques, and it is one of the largest mosques in Egypt, as its area with external increases is about six and a half acres, and it was built in a square shape inspired by the styles of the Abbasid mosques, especially the Samarra Mosque in Iraq, from which the lighthouse was inspired. Helicopter. The mosque is currently located in Ahmed Ibn Tulun Square in the Sayyida Zainab district of the southern region of Cairo. Its western wall is adjacent to the Sarghatmish al-Nasiri mosque [Information 3], while its eastern wall is adjacent to the Jair Anderson Museum. (Original) مسجد ابن طولون أو مسجد أحمد ابن طولون أو المسجد الطولوني هو أحد المساجد الأثريّة الشهيرة بالقاهرة. أمر ببناؤه أحمد بن طولون مؤسس الدولة الطولونية سنة 263هـ/877م بمدينته الجديدة القطائع ليصبح ثالث مسجد جامع[معلومة 1] بني في عاصمة مصر الإسلامية بعد جامع عمرو بن العاص الذي بني في الفسطاط، وجامع العسكر الذي بني في مدينة العسكر[معلومة 2] ورغم أن مسجد عمرو بن العاص لا يزال موجوداً إلا أن المسجد الطولوني يعد أقدم مساجد مصر القائمة حتى الآن لاحتفاظه بحالته الأصلية بالمقارنة مع مسجد عمرو بن العاص الذي توالت عليه الإصلاحات التي غيرت معالمه. مسجد أحمد بن طولون  إحداثيات30°01′44″N 31°14′58″E  معلومات عامةالقرية أو المدينةميدان أحمد بن طولون، حي السيدة زينب، القاهرةالدولة مصرتاريخ بدء البناء263هـ/877م - 265هـ/879مالمواصفاتالمساحةمساحته مع الزيادات الخارجية حوالي ستة أفدنة ونصف الفدانعدد المآذن1عدد القبابقبة الصحن وقبة صغيرةالنمط المعماريالعباسيويكيميديا كومنزمسجد ابن طولون شُيد المسجد فوق ربوة صخرية كانت تعرف بجبل يشكر، ويُعتبر من المساجد المعلقة، وهو أحد أكبر مساجد مصر حيث تبلغ مساحته مع الزيادات الخارجية حوالي ستة أفدنة ونصف الفدان، وقد بُني على شكل مربع مستلهماً من طرز المساجد العباسية وخاصة مسجد سامراء بالعراق الذي استلهم منه المنارة الملوية. يقع المسجد حالياً بميدان أحمد بن طولون بحي السيدة زينب التابع للمنطقة الجنوبية بالقاهرة، ويجاور سوره الغربي مسجد صرغتمش الناصري[معلومة 3] فيما يجاور سوره الشرقي متحف جاير أندرسون.

(Translated by Google) One of the best Islamic tourist places in Egypt (Original) من أفضل الأماكن السياحية الإسلامية في مصر

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and ancient mosque (Original) مسجد جميل و عريق

heritage site

(Translated by Google) fantastic place (Original) مكان رائع

So quite, big, open area, unique architecture style

The second biggest mosque in egypt and the second mosque also built in egypt . These photos when I was above the mazana of the Mosque next to it.

Must visit once In life time Beautiful ❤️

Nice place to visit, make sure you climb the minaret for the nice view of Cairo.

Second oldest masjid in egypt after amr bin ash masjid

One of most beautiful mosques in Cairo. Free to visit with no ticket charge. Mosque closed at 3:30 pm so try to visit it early and go up to mazana where you can see beautiful top view of old cairo :)

Such an incredible place, definitely put it on a map of places you want to visit while in Cairo, you will not regret it...and you can climb on the minaret and the view from there is more than amazing...

(Translated by Google) Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque fragrant past and walls of history (Original) مسجد احمد بن طولون عبق الماضي وجدران التاريخ

(Translated by Google) The pleasure of archaeological places (Original) متعه الأماكن الأثريه

(Translated by Google) The total, which is located on the five pounds The mosque is real, great and different in its architecture and different in its minarets (Original) الجامع اللي موجود على الخمسه جنيه المسجد حقيقي عظيم ومختلف في عمارته ومختلف في ماذنته

one of the oldest mosques that remained on its original state in egypt since the early abbasy and tolony era , this mosque was built buy the turkish ruler ahmed ibn tolon , in his new capital al qattae “ القطائع" to rule egypt

(Translated by Google) The place is wonderful, with the meaning of the word (Original) المكان تحفه ب معنى الكلمه روعه❤️😍

(Translated by Google) I want to build a mosque, if Egypt burns, it remains, and if it sinks, it remains Ibn Tulun Mosque, the first hanging mosque in Egypt, built on an area of ​​6.5 acres The visit is free every day from 9-4 The nearest lake road is El Sayeda Square; Pictorial today (Original) اريد ان ابني مسجدا إذا احترقت مصر بقي واذا غرقت بقي مسجد ابن طولون اول مسجد معلق في مصر مبنى على مساحه ٦.٥ فدان الزياره مجانا كل يوم من ٩-٤ أقرب طريق ليك ميدان السيده عيشه وتركب عربيه السيده زينب أو العكس تصويري اليوم

(Translated by Google) Islamic heritage (Original) تراث إسلامي

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) ممتازه

(Translated by Google) More than excellent (Original) اكثر من ممتااز

(Translated by Google) One of the largest mosques in Egypt (Original) من اكبر المساجد في مصر

(Translated by Google) Masterpiece of course (Original) تحفه فنيه طبعا

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, splendid view of Al Moski, Al Darrassa :) (Original) Magnifique endroit, splendide vue sur Al Moski, Al Darrassa :)

(Translated by Google) Mosque Ahmed Ibn Tulun in Cairo, unfortunately I was there today at six and a half in the morning was not open, of course, but inside an architectural masterpiece and there is the famous Mazneh peace be upon you, I will be God in another Zarqa Hendkhal and Mansour and raise for your presence to watch (Original) مسجد احمد إبن طولون بالقاهرة لاسف كنت هناك اليوم في والسادسة والنصف صباحا ولم يكن مفتوح بالطبع لكنه من الداخل تحفة معمارية ويوجد به المازنة الشهيرة بالسلم ابخارجي اناشاء الله في زاراة اخرا هندخل ونصور ونرفع لحضرتكم للمشاهده

(Translated by Google) One of the best archaeological sites in Egypt (Original) من احسن الامكان الأثرية في مصر

(Translated by Google) Of the large and ancient mosques (Original) من المساجد الكبيرة والأثرية

(Translated by Google) One of the famous Islamic mosques in Cairo (Original) من المساجد الإسلامية الشهيرة بالقاهرة

The mosque is located in a slightly elevated region of the Sayyida Zaynab district, in al-Khudairi Street. Date of the monument : Hegira 265 / AD 879 Period / dynasty : Tulunid State, Abbasid period Patron : Ahmad ibn Tulun (r. AH 254-270 / AD 868-84) who established the Tulunid state (AH 254-92 / AD 868-905). The building was restored several times, notably between 1296 and 1299, when the wall facing Mecca and the minaret—which has three floors, each in a different shape (square, spiral, and octagonal)—were rebuilt. It was used as a belt factory in the 18th century and was divided into shops in 1814. Classed as a historic monument in 1890, the mosque has since been completely restored.

(Translated by Google) A mosque built by Ahmad Ibn Tulun in the Al-Muizz Ladin Allah Fatimid Cairo, and is located on Qadri Street (Original) مسجد بناه احمد بن طولون فى قاهرة المعز لدين الله الفاطمي ويقع فى شارع قدرى

(Translated by Google) Not to be missed during a stay in Cairo (Original) À ne pas manquer lors d'un séjour au Caire