Beautiful place historic place and also you can watch full Cairo from there

The details either indoors or outdoors in the mosque is amazing. The colors, the chandeliers, the interior, everything is perfect

Pretty mosque worth a visit... The complex (citadel) has also a great view to the city, where you can even see the pyramids on the horizon above all the Cairo buildings. This view is probably comparable to the daytime view you will have from the Cairo Tower, and at a.more affordable price.

a modern-day Muslim architecture that is significant in the Egyptian history; it is grand, is sophisticated and is complete. it saturated at the top of the hill and overlooks western part of Cairo; the sunset is beautiful too. we visited on a festival day that filled with local tourists. the interior is stunning, in all directions in all details, especially the ceiling and the rings of light that right above us. will be great if we had i) someone explains the details of the Muslim architecture, and ii) another 3 to 4 hours in the Mosque.

The majestic mosque dominates the skyline, and from the mosque you have incredible views over the city. At first I was taken aback when I saw the beautiful carpets were gone, however the marble floors reflect the chandeliers perfectly.

Just an absolutely incredible mosque! The detail and color is remarkable. Absolutely worth visiting if in Cairo. I am not a Muslim and felt fine visiting this incredible place. Definitely a must visit!

(Translated by Google) The Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Alabaster Mosque, or the Alabaster Mosque is one of the famous ancient mosques in Cairo. Built by Mehmed Ali Pasha between the period from 1830 to 1848AD in the Ottoman style, similar to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. It is sometimes called the Alabaster or Alabaster Mosque due to the frequent use of this type of marble in its wall cladding. The successors of Muhammad Ali Pasha took care of the mosque and completed the construction and added some simple additions to it. They also made it a venue for the celebration of annual religious events. They were, respectively, Abbas Hilmi Pasha I, Muhammad Saeed Pasha, Ismail Pasha, Tawfiq Pasha. However, the largest restoration process was during the reign of Fouad I, who ordered the restoration of the mosque to its old splendor after its walls were cracked by an engineering defect, and his son Farouk the first after him also took care of the mosque and opened it to pray again after the restoration process was completed and the mosque was built in a part of the land of Qasr Al-Ablaq inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, which is currently one of the effects of the Caliph neighborhood of the southern region of Cairo, and inside the castle is adjacent to the Nasir Qalawun Mosque, and outside it and near the castle wall are located several other archaeological mosques, such as the Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Rifai Mosque, the Mahmudiyah Mosque, the Qani Mosque Bey Al Rammah, Jawhar Al Lala Mosque (Original) مسجد محمد علي أو مسجد الألبستر أو مسجد المرمر هو أحد المساجد الأثريّة الشهيرة بالقاهرة. أنشأه محمد علي باشا ما بين الفترة من 1830م إلى 1848م على الطراز العثماني، على غرار جامع السلطان أحمد  بإسطنبول. ويدعى أحياناً بمسجد المرمر أو الألبستر لكثرة استخدام هذا النوع من الرخام في تكسية جدرانه. اهتم خلفاء محمد علي باشا بالمسجد فأتموا البناء وأضافوا إليه بعض الإضافات البسيطة، كما جعلوه مقراً للاحتفال بالمناسبات الدينية السنوية، وكانوا على الترتيب عباس حلمي باشا الأول، محمد سعيد باشا، إسماعيل باشا، توفيق باشا. إلا أن أضخم عملية ترميم كانت في عهد فؤاد الأول الذي أمر بإعادة المسجد إلى رونقه القديم بعد أن أصابت جدرانه التشققات بفعل خلل هندسي، كما اهتم ابنه فاروق الأول من بعده بالمسجد أيضاً وافتتحه للصلاة من جديد بعد إتمام عملية ترميم وشُيد المسجد في قسم من أرض قصر الأبلق داخل قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي، وهو حالياً من آثار حي الخليفة التابع للمنطقة الجنوبية بالقاهرة، ويجاوره داخل القلعة مسجد الناصر قلاوون، أما خارجها وبالقرب من سور القلعة تقع عدة مساجد أثرية أخرى تتمثل في مسجد السلطان حسن، مسجد الرفاعي، مسجد المحمودية، مسجد قاني باي الرماح، مسجد جوهر اللالا

We were able to access this mosque with the purchase of the ticket to the citadel which is 180 LE for foreigners. While I think that price is high for just this mosque, we also spent a good 1+ hours wandering around the rest of the citadel so it was worth it. I enjoyed taking pictures of all of the lovely details, but if you want to know more about the mosque and it’s history you should bring your own guide because I didn’t see any signs explaining anything. Remember to take off your shoes before entering, and be sure to cover your shoulders, hair, and knees if you are a woman.

(Translated by Google) Description of the mosque The mosque is a group of rectangular construction and is divided into two parts: the eastern section, which is prepared for prayer, and the western part, which is the courtyard in the middle of the ablution fountain, and each of the two sections have two opposite doors, one before and the other in the sea. The mosque is carried on four square shoulders surrounded by four semi-domes, then a fifth half dome covered with the protrusion of the mihrab, unlike four other small domes in the corners of the mosque. The walls of the mosque were covered from the inside and outside with pasteurized marble imported from the Banisuv quarries, as well as the four inner shoulders bearing the dome. All the walls of the mosque above the marble cladding from the inside were whitewashed with colored gilded carvings. As for the large dome and the semi-domes, they were adorned with prominent colored gilded decorations. The second section, the sahn, is in the middle of the ablution fountain, and at the back of the clock tower that Louis Philippe, King of France, donated to Muhammad Ali in 1845 AD. The mosque has two slender minarets, 84 meters high from the level of the courtyard. The original minbar of the mosque is the large minbar made of wood localized with gilded decorations, and the small marble minbar located to the left of the mihrab was ordered by His Majesty King Farouk in the year 1358 AH = 1939 CE. The mosque is illuminated with beautiful crystal chandeliers surrounded by glass niches, arranged in exquisite shapes. On the two ends of the western side of the mosque are two graceful, cylindrical minarets built also in the style of Turkish minarets, each 82 meters high from the ground. The mosque has three doors, one in the middle of the sea side, the second opposite it in the middle of the tribal side, and the third in the middle of the western side, and leads to a courtyard measuring 53 by 53 meters, whose walls are covered with alabaster cladding, and surrounded by four corridors of arches and columns of alabaster as well, and in the middle of it is a place The ablution, which is a dome carried on eight columns, has a flap that is decorated with prominent gilded decorations, and the interior of the dome is decorated with colorful and gilded inscriptions representing landscapes. The dome is covered like the mosque’s domes with lead panels, and at the bottom of it is a water cistern. At the top of the middle of the western portico of the courtyard is a tower made of copper, decorated with decorated with a clock in which the king of France Louis Philip donated to the late Muhammad Ali in 1845 CE. (Original) وصف المسجد المسجد في مجموعه مستطيل البناء وينقسم إلى قسمين :القسم الشرقى وهو المعد للصلاة ،والغربي وهو الصحن تتوسطه فسقية الوضوء، وبكل من القسمين بابان متقابلان أحدهما قبلى والاخر بحرى فالقسم الشرقى مربع الشكل طول ضلغه من الداخل 41مترا تتوسطه قبة مرتفعة قطرها 21مترا وارتفاعها 52مترا عن مستوى أرضية المسجد محمولة على أربعة أكتاف مربعة يحوطها أربعة أنصاف قباب ثم نصف قبة خامس يغطى بروز المحراب وذلك خلاف أربع قباب أخرى صغيرة بأركان المسجد. وقد كسيت جدران المسجد من الداخل والخارج بالرخام الابستر المستورد من محاجر بنىسويف وكذلك الاكتاف الاربعة الداخلية الحاملة للقبة وقد كسبت جميع جدران المسجد أعلى الكسوة الرخامية من الداخل ببياض حلى بنقوش ملونة مذهبة.أما القبة الكبيرة وأنصاف القباب فقد حليت بزخارف بارزة ملونة مذهبة. والقسم الثاني وهو الصحن تتوسطه فسقية الوضوء، وبمؤخرة برج الساعة التي أهداها لويس فيليب مللك فرنسا إلى محمد على سنة 1845م. وللمسجد منارتان رشيقتان بارتفاع 84 مترا عن مستوى أرضية الصحن. والمنبر الأصلى للمسجد هو المنبر الكبير المصنوع من الخشب المحلى بزخارف مذهبة، أما المنبر المرمرى الصغير الواقع إلى يسار المحراب، فقد أمر بعمله حضرة صاحب الجلالة الملك فاروق في سنة 1358 هجرية = 1939م. ويضاء المسجد بالثريات البلورية الجميلة تحيط بها مشكاوات زجاجية نسقت بأشكال بديعة. ويقوم على طرفى الجنب الغربي للمسجد منارتان رشيقتان أسطوانيتا الشكل بنيتا أيضا على طراز المآذن التركية، وارتفاع كل منهما 82 مترا من الأرض. وللمسجد ثلاثة أبواب أحدها في منتصف الجنب البحرى، والثانى في مقابله في منتصف الجنب القبلى، والثالث في منتصف الجنب الغربي، ويؤدى إلى صحن متسع مساحته 53 في 53 مترا يغلف جدرانه كسوة من المرمر، ويحيط به أربعة أروقة عقودها وأعمدتها من المرمر أيضا، وبوسطه مكان الوضوء وهو عبارة عن قبة محمولة على ثمانية أعمدة لها رفرف محلى بزخارف بارزة مذهبة، كما أن باطن القبة محلى بنقوش ملونة ومذهبة تمثل مناظر طبيعية، والقبة مكسوة كقباب المسجد بألواح من الرصاص وبأسفلها صهريج المياه وهو مثمن تغطيه قبة صنعت جميعها من المرمر المدقوق بزخارف بارزة. ويقوم أعلى منتصف الرواق الغربي للصحن برج من النحاس المزخرف بداخله ساعة دقاقة أهداها ملك فرنسا لويس فليب إلى المغفور له محمد على سنة 1845م.

Very sacred place to be. I really felt like one when I was visiting this Mosque. I wish I can visit this place once a year. It was incredibly quiet so we decided to stay there for about 45 minutes. I will definitely take the time to visit again and would recommend others to do the same.

The design of this mosque is very unique in Cairo. It was designed in the same style of Turkish mosques by Mohamed Ali. It is very beautiful and it is located in a high area which sees all Cairo. The view is very fantastic. The interior design of this mosque is great and it is wide. Parking is a headache at that area.

(Translated by Google) A very nice place, the ticket is not very expensive and its space is sweet ♥ (Original) مكان جميل جدا والتذكرة بتاعته مش غاليه خالص وفسحه حلوه ♥

It's beautiful place. The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. It is called the Alabaster Mosque or the Crown of all Mosques. It has 2 Manarats, one big dome surrounded by four smaller domes. Very beautiful art work on the dome's walls. Beautiful white marble floors.

(Translated by Google) one of the large mosques in Cairo, kept clean and well maintained (Original) eine der großen Moscheen in Kairo, sauber gehalten und gepflegt

The Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha (also known as the Alabaster Mosque) is beautiful. The best place to compare it to would be the Aya Sofia in Istanbul. Similarly, this mosque often has renovations happening, but that’s something to expect at many similar locations. The architecture is stunning, with a meticulous level of detail (you really have to see it up close to believe it.) 5/5 Stars

Very predominant building on the Cairo skyline with great views over the city. Completed in 1848 by Mohammad Ali Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Egypt, on the site of the Citadel of Cairo. Muslims abolition washing of hands/arms, ears, nose, hair, and feet, each three times, each for their 5 daily prayers before entering the Mosque, has probably been instrumental in limiting the spread of virus during the pandemic. The abolition foundation is made of alabaster from Turkey, and the clock tower a gift from France. The 5 pillars of Islam; 1) there is only 1 God 2) 5 times daily prayers 3) Ramadan fasting 4) pay 2.5% of your money to the poor 5) once in lifetime trip to Mecca

The mosque of Mohamed Ali was built in 1830 on the site of the highest point in the citadel's courtyard. The mosque might be inspired from Ottoman mosques style, because the architect was actually Turkish from Istanbul city named Yusuf Boushanq who planned the design similar to Sultan Ahmed mosque in Turkey. The process of constructing this mosque took about 20 to 15 years, from 1830 to 1849, and continued to be constructed even after the death of Mohamed Ali. The mosque is considered to be a main feature of Cairo attractions and one of the top Islamic attractions. For those who love or interested in Islamic architectural art, travel to Egypt has organized and operated Cairo day tours and Egypt budget tours that defiantly include a visit to the mosque. It’s dome rises up to 52 metres high and two east side minarets reach not less than 84 meters. While wandering around the mosque, you will soon discover why it also holds the name of the 'Alabaster Mosque.' Its interior and exterior walls are amazingly coated with alabaster to the height of 11 metres. The Mohammed Ali Mosque crowns the Citadel of Salah el-Din in Cairo.

Beautiful architecture, shows the dedication of the people of the time and influence throughout the Islamic world. It's a timeless place with so much history that you can feel in the vibrations of the stone walls. You could spend hours there and not notice the time pass.

The mosque was built on the site of old Mamluk  buildings in Cairo's Citadel between 1830 and 1848, although not completed until the reign of Said Pasha  in 1857. The architect was Yusuf Bushnak from Istanbul  and its model was the Sultan Ahmed Mosque  in that city. The ground on which the mosque was erected was built with debris from the earlier buildings of the Citadel. Before completion of the mosque, the aalabastered panels from the upper walls were taken away and used for the palaces of Abbas I. The stripped walls were clad with wood painted to look like marble. In 1899 the mosque showed signs of cracking and some inadequate repairs were undertaken. But the condition of the mosque became so dangerous that a complete scheme of restoration was ordered by King Fuad  in 1931 and was finally completed under King Farouk in 1939. Muhammad basha was buried in a tomb carved from Carrara marble , in the courtyard of the mosque. His body was transferred here from  hosh Al bashain 1857.

Mosque of Mohammed Ali is a very beautiful place to worship in Cairo, Egypt. The monument is well maintained by the authorities. The pass amount for visiting Citadel and Mosque is 200 Egyptian Pound.

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful antiques I visited in Cairo only needs attention and preservation. An ancient history and legacy. (Original) من اجمل التحف اللي زرتها في القاهره فقط تحتاج الاهتمام والمحافظه عليها تاريخ وارث قديم ..

(Translated by Google) The Muhammad Ali Mosque is a mosque built by Muhammad Ali Pasha inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din in the Egyptian capital; Cairo, between the period from 1830 to 1848. History The castle remained since its establishment by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi as the seat of government in the Ayyubid and Mamluk states, during the reign of the Ottoman rulers and then during the era of the Alawite family, and it continued as well until the era of Khedive Ismail, when the Abidin Palace was taken as the seat of the king. Muhammad Ali al-Kabir took over the head of the Egyptian Alawite family and the founder of modern Egypt, after he repaired the walls of the castle, establishing palaces, schools, and government bureaus in them, and crowned his facilities with the establishment of his mosque, which overlooks the city of Cairo with its domes and minarets. It was built in 1246 AH, 1830 CE, on the ruins of old buildings left over from the Mamluk buildings, and it was built in 1265 AH 1848 CE, and during the reign of Abbas Pasha I, its inscriptions and decorations were made. This mosque was built on the pattern of the Ottoman mosques built in Istanbul, and its plan is square in shape with a side length of 41 meters, covered in the middle by a large dome with a diameter of 21 meters and a height of 52 meters carried on four large arches resting on four huge shoulders, and around this dome are four semi-domes, in Each side has a half dome, and the corners of the mosque are covered with four small domes, with the exception of another half dome covering the projection of the qibla emerging from the eastern side of the mosque. On the inside, its walls and the four shoulders, 11.30 meters high, are covered with a marble cladding topped with colored inscriptions. The domes and the semi-dome are adorned with prominent carved and gilded decorations. On the western side of the mosque, the sum is piled up, which is transferred onto columns and arches made of alabaster, and its banisters and banisters for the corridors of domes are made of the occupied bronzes. And in the tribal western corner of it is the tomb of Muhammad Ali al-Kabir, topped by a marble composition that is flush with beautiful decorations and writings, and surrounded by an exquisitely worked bronze shrine, ordered by Abbas Pasha I. The various references and sources mention that when Muhammad Ali Pasha finished repairing the Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi and establishing schools, palaces and schools, he decided to build a mosque in which prayers would be held and that there would be a burial place there. Work began on the construction of the mosque in 1830 and continued work without interruption until the death of Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1845, when he was buried in the cemetery that he had prepared for himself. During the reign of Khedive Abbas Pasha I, engraving works with gates and marble works were completed, and he also ordered reciters to be appointed and good deeds monitored on the mosque. During the reign of Said Pasha, official celebrations were held for five nights every year, namely: The night of Isra and Mi'raj, the night of the fifteenth of Shaban, then three nights of Ramadan are the night of the 13th anniversary of the death of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the night of 14 Ramadan when he was buried, and finally the Night of Power. During the reign of Khedive Ismail, new copper doors were made for the mosque, surrounded by walls, and a bathroom was built for it. In the era of King Fouad, the Committee for the Preservation of Egyptian-Arab Antiquities removed the large dome and the surrounding small domes, to be rebuilt again, taking into account the original architectural dimensions in terms of design and decoration. (Original) مسجد محمد علي هو مسجد بناه محمد علي باشا بداخل قلعة صلاح الدين بالعاصمة المصرية؛ القاهرة، ما بين الفترة من 1830 إلى 1848. تاريخ ظلت القلعة منذ أنشأها صلاح الدين الأيوبي مقرًا للحكم في الدولة الأيوبية ودولة المماليك، وفى عهد الولاة العثمانيين ثم في عهد الأسرة العلوية، واستمرت كذلك إلى عصر الخديوي إسماعيل حيث اتخذ قصر عابدين العامر مقرًا للملك. وقد أخذ محمد على الكبير رأس الأسرة العلوية المصرية ومؤسس مصر الحديثة، بعد أن قام بإصلاح أسوار القلعة، بإنشاء القصور والمدارس ودواوين الحكومة بها، وتوج منشآته هذه بإنشاء مسجده الذي يشرف على مدينة القاهرة بقبابه ومآذنه. وقد شرع في إنشائه سنة 1246 هجرية 1830م على أطلال أبنية قديمة مخلفة من مباني المماليك وتمت عمارته في سنة 1265 هجرية 1848م، وفي عهد عباس باشا الأول تمت نقوشه وزخارفه. وقد بنى هذا المسجد على نسق المساجد العثمانية المشيدة في إستانبول، وتخطيطه مربع الشكل طول ضلعه 41 مترا، تغطيه في الوسط قبة كبيرة قطرها 21 مترا وارتفاعها 52 مترا محمولة على أربعة عقود كبيرة مرتكزة على أربعة أكتاف ضخمة، وحول هذه القبة أربعة أنصاف قباب، في كل جهة نصف قبة، وتغطى أركان المسجد أربع قباب صغيرة، ذلك عدا نصف قبة أخرى تغطى بروز القبلة الناتئ من الجنب الشرقى للمسجد. ويكسو جدرانه من الداخل والأكتاف الأربعة بارتفاع 11.30 متر كسوة من المرمر تعلوها نقوش ملونة، ويحلى القباب وأنصاف القبة زخارف بارزة منقوشة ومذهبة. وفى الجهة الغربية من المسجد تقوم دكة المبلغ وهي محولة على أعمدة وعقود من المرمر، واتخذ درابزينها ودرابزينات ممرات القباب من البرنز المشغول. وفى الركن الغربي القبلى منه يقع قبر محمد على الكبير تعلوه تركيبة رخامية مدقوق بها زخارف وكتابات جميلة، ويحيط به مقصورة من البرونز المشغول بشكل بديع، أمر بعملها عباس باشا الأول. تذكر المراجع والمصادر المختلفة انه لما انتهى محمد علي باشا من إصلاح قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي وإنشاء المدارس والقصور والمدارس، قرر أن يبني جامعًا تقام فيه الصلوات ويكون به مدفن يدفن به. بدأ العمل بإنشاء الجامع عام 1830 وتواصل العمل بلا انقطاع حتى وفاة محمد علي باشا سنة 1845، حيث دفن في المقبرة التي كان قد أعدها لنفسه. في عهد الخديو عباس باشا الأول تم إتمام أعمال النقش بالبوابات وأعمال الرخام، كما أمر بتعيين القراء ورصد الخيرات على الجامع. في عهد سعيد باشا تم عمل احتفالات رسمية لمدة خمس ليال من كل عام وهي: ليلة الاسراء والمعراج، ليلة النصف من شعبان، ثم ثلاث ليال من شهر رمضان هي ليلة 13 ذكري وفاة محمد علي باشا، وليلة 14 رمضان حين تم دفنه ،وأخيرا ليلة القدر. في عهد الخديو إسماعيل تم عمل أبواب نحاسية جديدة للجامع وأحاطه بالأسوار وأنشأ له دورة مياه. في عصر الملك فؤاد قامت لجنة حفظ الآثار المصرية العربية بإزالة القبة الكبيرة وما حولها من قباب صغيرة ليعاد بناءها مرة أخرى مع مراعاة الأبعاد المعمارية الأصلية من حيث التصميم والزخارف.

Visit This Mosque and feel and believe in Capacity of humans in construction , design , planing , polishing capacity to make an imagination a reality with whatever resources are available . Its arches , paint , carving , planning , air circulations , crowd flow everything are at its best. Needs some awareness and restoration .

(Translated by Google) One of the famous ancient mosques in Cairo. Muhammad Ali Pasha built it between the period from 1830 to 1848 CE in the Ottoman style, similar to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque [info 1] in Istanbul. It is sometimes called the Alabaster Mosque or the Alabaster because of the frequent use of this type of marble in its wall cladding. The successors of Muhammad Ali Pasha took care of the mosque and completed the construction and added some simple additions to it. They also made it a venue for the celebration of annual religious events. They were, respectively, Abbas Hilmi Pasha I, Muhammad Said Pasha, Ismail Pasha, Tawfiq Pasha. However, the largest restoration process was during the reign of Fouad I, who ordered the restoration of the mosque to its old splendor after its walls were cracked by an engineering defect, and his son Farouk the first after him also took care of the mosque and opened it to prayer again after completing the restoration process. (Original) أحد المساجد الأثريّة الشهيرة بالقاهرة. أنشأه محمد علي باشا ما بين الفترة من 1830م إلى 1848م على الطراز العثماني، على غرار جامع السلطان أحمد [معلومة 1] بإسطنبول. ويدعى أحياناً بمسجد المرمر أو الألبستر لكثرة استخدام هذا النوع من الرخام في تكسية جدرانه. اهتم خلفاء محمد علي باشا بالمسجد فأتموا البناء وأضافوا إليه بعض الإضافات البسيطة، كما جعلوه مقراً للاحتفال بالمناسبات الدينية السنوية، وكانوا على الترتيب عباس حلمي باشا الأول، محمد سعيد باشا، إسماعيل باشا، توفيق باشا. إلا أن أضخم عملية ترميم كانت في عهد فؤاد الأول الذي أمر بإعادة المسجد إلى رونقه القديم بعد أن أصابت جدرانه التشققات بفعل خلل هندسي، كما اهتم ابنه فاروق الأول من بعده بالمسجد أيضاً وافتتحه للصلاة من من جديد بعد إتمام عملية ترميمه.

Otherwise known as the Alabaster Mosque this 19th century mosque was inspired by the grand Ottoman mosques of Istanbul, and imitates their form. It is located in the Saladin's Citadel complex and is one of the "must" stops for any tour-guide that will show you around Cairo. It is impressive, but being that its barely 200 years old and constructed by Turkish engineers takes away from the romance a bit. Still, worth the 20-30 minutes that you'll likely spend there.

this amazing mosque is made before 1400 years ago but now after they let it newer if is Wonderful

This is a stunning piece of architecture and and wonderful example of incorporation of different cultures. It was designed and constructed by the ottomans during their period of Egyptian occupation. The design is very grand and huge. Inside its inviting and spacious. The light chandelier is very unique and low hanging. Come during the evening when its cooler and not so hot.

Absolutely amazing mosque. You can hear a live Call to Prayer if you are inside at the right time. Outside also provides amazing panoramic views of Cairo.

(Translated by Google) The Muhammad Ali Mosque is located inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din in Cairo. Muhammad Ali Pasha (1220-1264 AH / 1805-1848 CE) founder of the Muhammad Ali family (1220-1372 AH / 1805-1953 CE) ordered its construction in the place of Mamluk palaces that he demolished to make way for its new construction, which It was known as the Alabaster Mosque, referring to the marble panels with which its inner and outer walls were covered, and the two minarets of the mosque are the highest in Egypt, each with a height of 84 meters. In the courtyard of the mosque there is a copper tower inside which a clock was given by Louis Philippe of France to Muhammad Ali Pasha (1262 AH / 1845 AD). Muhammad Ali Pasha responded to this gesture by presenting him the obelisk of Ramses II (about 1279-1213 BC) that was standing In front of the Luxor Temple, you stand today in Place de la Concorde in Paris. Limestone was used as a basic material in the construction of the mosque, which consists of a square area covered by a huge central dome supported by four semi-domes in addition to four small domes in the corners, and the mosque has two minbar, one of green painted wood which is the original pulpit of the mosque, while the other is marble and has been added to the mosque Later . To the right of the interior and the southwestern corner of the mosque is the tomb of Muhammad Ali Pasha, which was built with beautiful white marble. (Original) يقع جامع محمد علي داخل قلعة صلاح الدين بالقاهرة، وقد أمر بإنشائه محمد علي باشا (1220-1264هـ/1805-1848م)مؤسس أسرة محمد على (1220-1372هـ/ 1805-1953م) فى موضع القصور المملوكية التى هدمها لإفساح المجال لبناءه الجديد, والذى عرف بـ (جامع الألبستر) إشارة إلى الألواح الرخامية التى كسيت بها جدارنه الداخلية والخارجية ,و تعتبر مئذنتا الجامع هما الأعلى بمصر حيث يبلغ ارتفاع كل منهما 84 مترًا. يوجد بصحن الجامع  برج من النحاس بداخله ساعة دقاقة كان قد أهداها لويس فيليب ملك فرنسا إلى محمد علي باشا (1262هـ/ 1845م)، وقد رد محمد على باشا على هذه اللفتة بإهدائه مسلة رمسيس الثانى(حوالي 1279-1213 ق.م)التى كانت قائمة أمام معبد الأقصر وتقف اليوم شامخة فى ميدان الكونكورد فى باريس . استخدم الحجر الجيرى كمادة أساسية فى بناء الجامع الذى يتكون من مساحة مربعة غطيت بقبة مركزية ضخمة مدعمة بأربعة أنصاف قباب بالإضافة إلى أربعة قباب صغيرة فى الأركان, وللجامع منبران أحدهما من الخشب المطلى باللون الأخضر وهو المنبر الأصلى للجامع أما الآخر فهو من الرخام وقد أضيف إلى الجامع لاحقاً . على يمين الداخل وبالركن الجنوبى الغربى للجامع يقع ضريح محمد على باشا والذى بنى بالرخام الأبيض الجميل .

Great ambience, great view, don't miss it

(Translated by Google) With wet feet in Cairo, we made a tour booked by the hotel to visit here, and this mosque was the first place we ever set foot. Like every mosque, the basilica everywhere I went, this place is amazingly beautiful architecture despite being built for a long time, the monuments are very carefully preserved, (Original) Chân ướt chân ráo tới Cairo chúng tôi làm 1 chuyến du lịch do khách sạn đặt giúp để thăm thú nơi đây, và Nhà thờ hồi giáo này là nơi đầu tiên chúng tôi đặt chân tới. Như mọi nhà thờ hồi giáo, vương cung thánh đường ở khắp nơi mà tôi đã đi qua, nơi đây kiến trúc đẹp tuyệt vời dù đã được xây dựng từ rất lâu rồi, các di tích được bảo tồn rất cẩn thận,

(Translated by Google) The mosque inside the castle ... a need to obsess over the mind seriously (Original) المسجد داخل القلعه... حاجه تهوس العقل بجد

(Translated by Google) The beauty, splendor and grandeur of Islamic architecture (Original) جمال وروعه وعظمه العماره الاسلاميه

(Translated by Google) The Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the establishment and Muhammad Ali Pasha the Great and Al-Wasl during the era of the Ottoman Empire, and after that we resisted the leadership of the Ottoman campaign. AD and are buried in a mosque mausoleum (Original) مسجد محمد علي باشا انشاء و محمد علي باشا الكبير والوصل في عهد الدوله العثمانيه وبعدها نقاومه قياده الحمله العثمانيه الاستخدام مصر من يد الفرنسيين المحتلين وطردهم منها ثم اصبح يا والي على مصر وبدا حركه النهضه فيها ويعتبر محمد على باشا عام و مؤسس مصر الحديثه وتوفي عام 1842 ميلاديا ودفنا في ضريح مسجد

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to spend the day, there is a viewpoint where you can see the whole city. (Original) Lugar excelente para pasar el día , hay un mirador donde se aprecia toda la ciudad.

The mosque and the Citadel are located on the same hill. Worth the trip. The mosque and it's surroundings are very beautiful and there are little pockets of serenity to be discovered. Respect Muslim tradition when visiting. The bonus is the view of one of the most exciting mega cities of the world. On a clear day you can even see the pyramids on the horizon.

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

It's definitely worth the visit. I got approached by many tour guides but decided on going through it alone. Remember to bring socks as you will have to remove your shoes.

Alot of history in one place. I had a very great experience visiting this place with my very informative tourist guide who took her time to explain everything little thing we needed to know. The interior design of the mosque is what got wow. I have been marveled by all i am seeing around. Hope to come back here soon

Such a beautiful site! You get amazing views of the whole of Cairo too! Highly recommended

This mosque is located in Salahuddin Ayubi castle This mosque was built on the Ottoman style of architecture which was built by the Ottoman Governor Muhammad Ali Pasha. I suggest you must visit here but try to go here in the morning because at 5 o'clock most of the historical places are closed in Cairo. There is also the army museum and Salahuddin Ayyubi's castle. coins

One of the most iconic attractions of Cairo and one of the most beautiful mosques i’ve seen, it’s situated in Salahuddin Ayyubi citadel and the view of the whole city of Cairo from the backyard of the mosque is very beautiful, the mosque itself contains the tomb of Muhammad Ali Pasha and the interior design of the mosque is incredible, i do highly recommend visiting it.

A truly must see! Such a huge and beautiful place made of Alabaster. There's also a view on the terrace all over Cairo city where also you can see the pyramids on the background. Outside the monument It's very exposed to the sun so just be prepared.

Very nice historical Islamic place to visit in Egypt. The castle wall can see big part of Cairo till the pyramids. Very beautiful.

Amazing place to visit in Egypt, I advice to find the tours on TripAdvisor, you can download the app on your phone and schedule your tours there. It is a great app to use while visiting Egypt.

Besides the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin (which includes this magnificent mosque) is the greatest place Cairo has to offer. It is the whole history of the Egyptian Middle-Ages in one place.

Beautiful, with great views beside it, miss to come here again

Everyone should pay the citadel a visit. The Mohamed Ali mosque is the sister to the blue mosque in Turkey. The ceiling and lamps all around the mosque give it a different dimension. The ceilings are also very decoratively painted, including stained glass windows. The landscape surrounding the mosque is very nice. Viewpoint overlooking cairo, the pyramids are also seen from the fort. Unfortunately there was renovation of the Mohamed Ali palace and war museum. Don’t forget to check out the royal family carriages

Any way you will fall in love with this place

The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali: The great mosque in the citadel was commissioned by Mohamed Ali , the khedive who reigned in 1805/1848 , his tremendous mosque was located on the site of the old sultans palace ,the building consist of two slender minarets ( 269 FT / 80 M ) .

Great for Islamic marriage events however need to check the weather first since the building is designed to be a natural high air flow so it might not be suitable in winter.

The Mosque of Muhammad Ali otherwise known as the Alabaster Mosque was built by Muhammad Ali (who was a former Albanian soldier in the employ of the Ottoman Turks) after he seized power; first as governor than as king. Having cleared vast areas of the original buildings on the citadel, he decided to build a mosque in the style of the Ottomans. This style features domes upon domes and thin minarets. Similar mosques on a smaller scale are to be found in the areas of Europe where the Ottomans held sway (Bosnia and Albania). The original color was said to be alabaster white but due to wind, sand and pollution the mosque has changed to the basic dusty sand beige of Cairo. The interior features the tomb of Muhammad Ali and the usual features of a mihrab and minbar. The interior makes a pleasant spot away from the cold as i found on our cold, foggy and wet day of touring Cairo in the deep of a very cold winter.

Footprint of a glorious history. The size, taste and location are wonderful. But lack maintenance and cleanliness are painful. A must visit monument of great civilization.

(Translated by Google) History Supervisor (Original) التاريخ المشرف

You can basically taste history

(Translated by Google) too beautiful (Original) lindo de mais

شيد محمد علي باشا هذا الجامع بين عامي 1246هـ إلى 1265هـ 1830 - 1848م ليكون عنوانا على ازدهار دولته في مصر والسودان، ولتيسير إقامة الشعائر لسكان القلعة، بعدما أصاب جامع القلعة القديم الذي شيده الناصر محمد بن قلاوون من أضرار، نتيجة لقيام حملة بونابرت بتحويله إلى سجن لثوار القاهرة وساحة لتنفيذ أحكام الإعدام .. ومن المعروف أن اختيار محمد علي وقع على المهندس التركي “يوسف بشناق ” ليصمم الجامع ويشرف على بنائه، واستعان بشناق بتصميم جامع أحمد الثالث بأستانبول، فاقتبس منه مسقطه الأفقي بما فيه الصحن والفسقية والمأذن مع تحويرات طفيفة . والجامع في مجموعه مستطيل البناء، وينقسم إلى قسمين، الغربي منهما صحن مكشوف كبير مساحته مربعة، تقريبا “53 في 54 مترا ” وتحته صهريج كبير للمياه، لتزويد فسقية الوضوء التي تتوسط الصحن .. ويحيط بهذا الفناء أربعة أروقة ذات عقود محمولة على أعمدة رخامية، تحمل قبابا صغيرة منقوشة من الداخل، مغشاة من الخارج بألواح من الرصاص المتوج بأهلة من النحاس . وبوسط الصحن قبة للوضوء أنشئت سنة 1263هـ “1844م” مقامة على ثمانية أعمدة من الرخام، تحمل عقودا تكون منشوراً ثمانياً به زخارف بارزة، وبداخل هذه القبة، قبة أخرى رخامية ثمانية الأضلاع . وفي الطرف الغربي لهذا الصحن يقوم برج الساعة الدقاقة التي أهداها ملك فرنسا “لويس فيليب ” لمحمد علي الكبير في عام 1262هـ “1843م ”، والبرج من نحاس مخرم ومحلى بنقوش وبزجاج ملون، وفي مواجهة برج الساعة يوجد الباب الذي يؤدي إلى القسم الشرقي من المسجد والمعد للصلاة، وإذا كان هذا القسم المفتوح يعتبر حرما للجامع أو مصلى لأوقات الصيف، فإن القسم الشرقي يعد المسجد الرئيسي، ويحتل مساحة مربعة طول ضلعها 14 ‬مترا، وغطى بقباب صغيرة وأنصاف قباب تتوسطها قبة مرتفعة قطرها 21 مترا وارتفاعها 52 مترا عن مستوى أرضية المسجد، وكسيت جدران الجامع من الداخل والخارج بالرخام الألباستر المجلوب من محاجر بني سويف، وكذلك الأكتاف الحاملة للقبة ولكن إلى ارتفاع ١١ مترا فقط، وانتقد العديد من المؤرخين محمد علي لأنه استخدم دوما المسجونين لتقطيع الرخام وحمله إلى المراكب عند شاطئ النيل . وتوجد في أسفل المسجد الشبابيك التي ازدانت أعتابها من الداخل بكتابات نسخية رائعة احتوت على أبيات من قصيدة البوصيري الشهيرة بـ “البردة ” وهي من أشهر ما قيل في مدح رسول ا لله “صلى الله عليه وسلم”.. أما محراب المسجد فقد شيد بالرخام الأبيض المرمري والذي جلب خصيصا من إيطاليا، وإلى جواره المنبر الرخامي الجديد الذي كان بالجامع في عهد الملك فاروق، نظرا لبعد المنبر الخشبي الأصلي عن موضع المحراب . وجامع محمد علي، رغم ضخامة بنيانه وفخامة زخارفه المذهبة والملونة، يبدو أقل بهاء من عمائر المماليك التي ملأت القاهرة، بسبب استعارة تصميمه من تركيا الواقعة في العروض الشمالية القارسة البرودة، وأدى استخدام القباب في تغطية بيت الصلاة إلى تقليل الإضاءة الطبيعية داخل الجامع، والحد من كميات الهواء المنعش، وكانت عناصر الإضاءة والتهوية من أهم ما حرصت منشآت المماليك على توفيره للمصلين في المساجد والمدارس، وبفضل الصحن الأوسط الذي كانت ظلات الصلاة أو إيوانات المدارس تدور حوله. وجامع محمد علي المستعار من تركيا - تصميما وزخرفة - سرعان ما تسرب إليه العطب بعد أقل من ثمانين عاما من تشييده , حيث أخذت القبة المركزية الضخمة في التصدع . وهو ما دفع المهندسين في عام 1935 إلى إزالة القبة الكبيرة وما حولها من أنصاف القباب والقباب الصغيرة وإعادة بنائها من جديد بعد عمل “شدة ”، وهي هيكل من الصلب المجمع يكون في مجموعه عدة أبراج مستقلة وعقودا تشيد بنسب معينة لتحمل القباب والعقود عند الهدم والبناء. ويرجع الخلل الذي أصاب القبة، وهي المشيدة تحت إشراف أتراك أحضروا خصيصا من الأستانة، إلى ضعف الأجزاء التي تقوم بتوزيع الأحمال في المبنى ومنها العقود . والأكتاف الحاملة لها، وكان العامل الأول في هذا الخلل هو عدم كفاية تثبيت أطراف الشدادات الحديدية الرابطة لأرجل العقود الأربعة الحاملة للقبة الكبيرة، وعدم وجود شدادادت للقباب الصغيرة، مما ترتب عليه تفتت أحجار أرجل العقود تحت وطأة حمل القبة الكبيرة ودفع العقود للجدران الخارجية وهو ما أدى إلى تصدع القبة فضلا عن عدد من الشروخ التي نتجت عن تآكل الروابط الحديدية التي كانت تربط قطع الأحجار المبنى بها المسجد، وتعطن أخشاب كانت مستخدمة داخل بناء القبة. وقد شيدت القبة المركزية الحالية، وأنصاف القباب والقباب الركنية الصغيرة من الخشب المصفح برقائق من الرصاص، ولكن بنفس هيئة وزخارف البناء الأصلي للجامع، وبلغت تكلفة هذا التجديد الذي أجري في عام 1939 حوالي مئة ألف جنيه مصري تحملتها خزانة الدولة آنذاك. ويبقى جامع محمد علي بمآذنه الشاهقة أحد أبرز معالم القاهرة السياحية.

Most Beautiful Peaceful place in Downtown Cairo. May Muhammad Ali Rest In Peace ???? He was an icon Super Star Muslim ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

(Translated by Google) One of the best places ❤ (Original) من افضل الأماكن ❤

(Translated by Google) Khalid Building (Original) مبنى خالد

(Translated by Google) Building in a very unique architectural style, excellent and indicative of the art and architecture of that time (Original) مبنى على طراز معمارى فريد جدا جدا ممتاز ويدل على فن وعماره ذلك الوقت وليت الزمان يعود

(Translated by Google) A really great place. Unfortunately we were there in March 2020 during the bad weather. The mosque's electricity was turned off. Hopefully the rain didn't destroy too much. We will definitely repeat the visit. (Original) Ein ganz toller Ort. Leider waren wir im März 2020 während der schlimmen Unwetter dort. Der Strom der Moschee war ausgeschaltet. Hoffentlich wurde durch den Regen nicht zuviel zerstört. Wir werden den Besuch auf jeden Fall wiederholen.

(Translated by Google) The best mosque (Original) احسن مسجد

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and wonderful with heritage and very beautiful details (Original) جميل ورائع به تراث وتفاصيل جميل جداً

(Translated by Google) more than great (Original) اكثر من رائع

(Translated by Google) Mosque built on wonderful architectural styles (Original) مسجد مبني على طرز معمارية رائعة

Just watching the Mohamed Ali Mosque in the castle from any of the Fatimid Cairo directions making me feels proud

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) جميل جدا

(Translated by Google) Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque Many people mistakenly believe that it is a castle just because its owner decided to build it at the top of Salahuddin Al Ayyubi Castle. Work began on the construction of this mosque in 1830, and work continued without interruption until Muhammad Ali Pasha died in the year 1849, and he was buried in the cemetery that he prepared for himself inside. An ancient archaeological mosque located on a plateau overlooking Cairo, a wonderful place. I would recommend visiting it. ♥ ️ ♥ ️ The Egyptian people are among the most beautiful and kind people in the world. ♥ ️ ♥ ️ (Original) جامع محمد علي باشا يعتقد الكثيرين خطأ إنه قلعة لمجرد أن صاحبه قرر بناءه أعلي قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي، بدأ العمل في عمارة هذا المسجد عام 1830، واستمر العمل بلا انقطاع حتى توفي محمد علي باشا في سنة 1849، فدفن في المقبرة التي أعدها لنفسه بداخلها جامع اثري عريق يقع على هضبة تطل على القاهرة مكان رائع و انصح بزيارته ♥️♥️ و الشعب المصري من اجمل و أطيب شعوب الدنيا ♥️♥️ و لو احتجت ان تسأل عن مكان أو عنوان ما يقصرون شهادة حق والله

(Translated by Google) Beautiful mosque (Original) مسجد جميل

My best place.

(Translated by Google) A super cool place to date as if you were living with them (Original) مكان أكثر من رائع يجعلك ترجع بالتاريخ وكأنك تعيش معهم

(Translated by Google) Lovely (Original) جميل

(Translated by Google) No God except Allah (Original) لا إله إلا الله

(Translated by Google) very good (Original) جيد جدا

(Translated by Google) The Mehmet Ali Pasha Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, is a mosque located in the highest part of the Cairo Citadel, in the capital of Egypt. It was built at the request of the Ottoman Governor Mehmet Ali between the years 1830 and 1848. (Original) La Mezquita de Mehmet Alí Pasha, también conocida como Mezquita de Alabastro, es una mezquita situada en la parte más alta de la Ciudadela de El Cairo, en la capital de Egipto. Fue construida a instancias del gobernador otomano Mehmet Alí entre los años 1830 y 1848.

(Translated by Google) Impossible not to be impressed by this incredible and imposing place. The interior alone is worth visiting. (Original) Impossible de ne pas être impressioné par ce lieu incroyable et imposant. Rien que l'intérieur mérite de venir la visiter.

(Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

(Translated by Google) a large mosque in the fortress walls (Original) kale surları içerisinde büyük bir cami

(Translated by Google) There is an obelisk carried from Luxor, Egypt on the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. The obelisk was replaced by the clock tower at the top of the Mohamed Ali Mosque. It seems that the value of the clock at that time was quite high, but now it is a big old clock. On the other hand, the value of the obelisks standing in Paris is declining, and it continues to shine. (Original) フランス・パリのコンコールド広場には、エジプト・ルクソールから運ばれたオベリスクがあります。そのオベリスクと交換したものが、モハメド・アリモスク上部にある時計塔です。当時の時計の価値は相当高かったようですが、今は大きな古時計。一方、パリに立つオベリスクの価値は下がるどころか、永遠の光を放ち続けています。

This mosque is a must see when you visit Cairo. It’s full of historic charm and you’ll have a great view of the city from the gardens outside. Follow my full-time travels and food adventures on instagram @poppybling

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful and dazzling Egyptian mosques .. (Original) احد أجمل وابهر المساجد المصرية..

(Translated by Google) The Muhammad Ali Mosque, the Alabaster Mosque, or the Al-Marmar Mosque is one of the most famous archeological mosques in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha between the period from 1830 AD to 1848 AD in the Ottoman style, similar to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque [information 1] in Istanbul. It is sometimes called the Alabaster Mosque or Alabaster, because this type of marble is often used to cover its walls. The successors of Muhammad Ali Pasha took care of the mosque and completed the building and added to it some simple additions. They also made it a place to celebrate the annual religious occasions. They were respectively Abbas Hilmi Pasha, Muhammad Saeed Pasha, Ismail Pasha, Tawfiq Pasha. However, the largest restoration process was during the reign of Fouad I, who ordered the restoration of the mosque to its old splendor after its walls were hit by cracks due to an engineering defect, and his son Farouk I after him also took care of the mosque and opened it to pray again after completing the restoration process. The mosque was built in a section of the land of Al-Ablaq Palace inside Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyoubi Castle, and it is currently one of the ruins of the Caliph neighborhood of the Southern District in Cairo, and the mosque is adjacent to it within Al-Nasser Qalawun Mosque. Al-Rifai, Mahmudiyah Mosque, Qani Bay Al-Rammah Mosque, Jawhar Mosque Muhammad Ali was born in the city of Qoula in Macedonia in the year 1182 AH / 1769AD, and his father, Ibrahim Agha, died while he was still young, then his mother soon died, and he became an orphan for the parents, so his uncle sponsored him "Tosson Agha", and after his death he was taken over by the ruler of Qoula and his father's friend, Al-Shurbaji Ismael ", who included him in the soldier’s army, and showed signs of manliness of courage, courage and good eyesight, which enabled him to advance to the rank of Block Bashi. When he finished the period of jihad, he worked in commerce in the year 1215 AH / 1801 AD, after his wife Al-Shurbaji came from a woman named "Amina Hanim", so she gave birth to him Ibrahim, Toson, and Ismail, and two females gave birth to him. Al-Aqdar changed the course of his life when he was chosen as part of a military force of three hundred Albanian soldiers who was his vice-president, and which the Ottoman Empire decided to send to Egypt to drive the French out. Muhammad Ali participated in the site of Abu Qir in which the Ottomans won with the help of the British, as he participated in the Rahmaniyah attack, and he demonstrated both fights with courage and courage. After the failure of the French campaign against Egypt and the withdrawal of its forces, Muhammed Ali was promoted to the rank of major general, and he was appointed commander of four thousand Albanian soldiers due to the good scourge of the battles he waged. When the Ottoman governor sensed the suspicion of Muhammad Ali, he tried to treachery with him, but the latter preceded him and allied with Othman Bey Al-Bardisi, one of the leaders of the Mamluks, and was able to isolate him in 1803 AD. Then, Muhammad Ali looked towards the removal of the Mamluk leaders, and instructed Al-Bardisi that Muhammad Bey Al-Alfi condemned him as he traveled to England except to make him the sole leader over the Mamluks, and strife erupted between the two parties, so Al-Alfi returned and fortified in Upper Egypt, then Muhammad Ali incited his Albanian forces to request late wages from Al-Bardisi, who in turn imposed heavy taxes on the residents of Cairo, and they revolted against him and forced him to flee, leaving the air to Muhammad Ali is in Cairo, and it was during that He loved the people and sought their leaders, so he indicated to them the assumption of Khurshid Pasha, the governor of Alexandria over Egypt, so they responded to his request with his appointment as a qa’im, and he presented Khurshid Pasha in the year 1804 AD. The high door to appoint Muhammad Ali as the governor of Jeddah, but Muhammad Ali did not go and incited his soldiers to ask the governor for their salaries, and he allied with the captains of the makers and scholars, and they besieged Khurshid Pasha in the castle, and they called for Muhammad Ali as the governor of Egypt, and they insisted on the high door in that, and he answered them for his tenure in the year 1220 AH / 1805 CE (Original) مسجد محمد علي أو مسجد الألبستر أو مسجد المرمر هو أحد المساجد الأثريّة الشهيرة بالقاهرة. أنشأه محمد علي باشا ما بين الفترة من 1830م إلى 1848م على الطراز العثماني، على غرار جامع السلطان أحمد [معلومة 1] بإسطنبول. ويدعى أحياناً بمسجد المرمر أو الألبستر لكثرة استخدام هذا النوع من الرخام في تكسية جدرانه. اهتم خلفاء محمد علي باشا بالمسجد فأتموا البناء وأضافوا إليه بعض الإضافات البسيطة، كما جعلوه مقراً للاحتفال بالمناسبات الدينية السنوية، وكانوا على الترتيب عباس حلمي باشا الأول، محمد سعيد باشا، إسماعيل باشا، توفيق باشا. إلا أن أضخم عملية ترميم كانت في عهد فؤاد الأول الذي أمر بإعادة المسجد إلى رونقه القديم بعد أن أصابت جدرانه التشققات بفعل خلل هندسي، كما اهتم ابنه فاروق الأول من بعده بالمسجد أيضاً وافتتحه للصلاة من جديد بعد إتمام عملية ترميمه. شُيد المسجد في قسم من أرض قصر الأبلق داخل قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي، وهو حالياً من آثار حي الخليفة التابع للمنطقة الجنوبية بالقاهرة، ويجاوره داخل القلعة مسجد الناصر قلاوون، أما خارجها وبالقرب من سور القلعة تقع عدة مساجد أثرية أخرى تتمثل في مسجد السلطان حسن، مسجد الرفاعي، مسجد المحمودية، مسجد قاني باي الرماح، مسجد جوهر ولد محمد علي بمدينة قولة بمقدونيا سنة 1182هـ/1769م، وتوفي والده "إبراهيم أغا" وهو لا يزال حديث السن، ثم لم تلبث أمه أن ماتت فصار يتيم الوالدين، فكفله عمه "طوسون أغا"، وبعد وفاته تولى أمره حاكم قولة وصديق والده "الشوربجي إسماعيل" الذي أدرجه في سلك الجندية، فظهرت عليه علامات الرجولة من شجاعة وإقدام وحسن نظر، مما أهله للترقي إلى رتبة بلوك باشي. ولما أنهى فترة الجهادية، اشتغل بالتجارة سنة 1215هـ/1801م، بعد أن زوجه الشوربجي من امرأة تدعى "أمينة هانم" فأنجبت له إبراهيم وطوسون وإسماعيل ومن الإناث أنجبت له اثنتين. غيرت الأقدار مجرى حياته حين اختير ضمن قوة عسكرية قوامها ثلاثمائة جندي ألباني كان هو نائب رئيسها، والتي قررت الدولة العثمانية إرسالها إلى مصر لإخراج الفرنسيين، وكان رئيس الكتيبة هو ابن حاكم قولة الذي قرر أن يعود إلى بلده، فأصبح محمد علي قائد الكتيبة. اشترك محمد علي في موقعة أبي قير التي انتصر فيها العثمانيين بمساعدة الإنجليز، كما اشترك في هجوم الرحمانية، وأظهر بكلا المعركتين شجاعةً وإقدام. وبعد فشل الحملة الفرنسية على مصر وانسحاب قواتها، رُقي محمد علي إلى رتبة لواء، وعُين قائداً على أربعة آلاف جندي ألباني لِما أبلاه من بلاءً حسناً بالمعارك الحربية. ولَمّا استشعر الوالي العثماني ريبة من محمد علي، حاول الغدر به إلا أن الأخير سبقه وتحالف مع عثمان بك البرديسي أحد زعماء المماليك وتمكن من عزله سنة 1803م، ثم توجه محمد علي بنظره نحو تنحية زعماء المماليك فأوعز إلى البرديسي بأن محمد بك الألفي نده ما سافر إلى إنجلترا إلا ليجعلوه الزعيم الأوحد على المماليك، فقامت الفتنة بين الطرفين، فعاد الألفي وتحصن بالصعيد، ثم حرض محمد علي قواته الألبانية على طلب متأخر رواتبهم من البرديسي، الذي قام بدوره بفرض ضرائب فادحة على سكان القاهرة، فثاروا عليه واضطروه إلى الهرب، فخلا الجو لمحمد علي في القاهرة، وكان خلال ذلك يتحبب إلى الشعب ويستميل زعماؤه، فأشار عليهم بتولية خورشيد باشا محافظ الإسكندرية على مصر، فتجاوبوا مع طلبه مع تعيينه قائمقام، وقدم خورشيد باشا سنة 1804م فلما رأى توسع نفوذ محمد علي وجنوده، أوجس منهم خيفه واستقدم جنداً من الدلاة فأساؤوا معاملة الأهالي، كما سعى لدى الباب العالي لتعيين محمد علي والياً على جدة، ولكن محمد علي لم يذهب وحرض جنوده على مطالبة الوالي برواتبهم، وتحالف مع نقباء الصناع والعلماء، فحاصروا خورشيد باشا في القلعة، ونادوا بمحمد علي والياً على مصر، وألحوا على الباب العالي في ذلك، فأجابهم بولايته سنة 1220هـ/1805م

(Translated by Google) Also called Alabaster Mosque, in the largest and most important mosque in the city of Cairo. In it is located the clock that France gave to Egypt in exchange for the gift that Egypt made to France (the Luxor obelisk) - located in the Place de la Concorde. Egypt's anger is that the clock has never worked. On the other hand. The views of Cairo from the Mosque are the best views of the city, since being on a mountain you can see the city very well. When entering, you must respect the prayers and customs of those present, do not raise the van and cover the shoulders and the women the head. It is certainly an interesting place to visit in Cairo. (Original) También llamada Mezquita de Alabastro, en la mezquita más grande e importante de la ciudad de El Cairo. En ella se ubica el reloj que Francia regalo a Egipto a cambio del regalo que Egipto le hizo a Francia (el obelisco de Luxor) -situado en la plaza de la Concordia. El enfado de Egipto reside en que el reloj nunca ha llegado a funcionar. Por otra parte. Las vistas de El Cairo desde la Mezquita son las mejores vistas de la urbe, ya que al estar en una montaña se observa muy bien la ciudad. Al entrar hay que respetar los rezos y costumbres de los allí presentes, no levantar la voy y cubrirse los hombros y las mujeres la cabeza. Sin duda es un lugar interesante que visitar en El Cairo.

(Translated by Google) The construction of the mosque located in the Cairo Castle (Kal‘atülcebel), which dominates the whole city, started in 1246 (1830) with the order of Mehmed Ali Pasha, according to the Ottoman verse present on the harim entrance gate in the northwest. Until 1849, when Mehmed Ali Pasha passed away, the mosque, whose rough construction could only be completed, was built by Hidiv I. Abbas Hilmi, marble coverings, pen works inside the dome, and brass fence surrounding the tomb of Mehmed Ali Pasha. In 1863, Hidiv İsmâil Pasha had copper cast doors built, and an added minaret was added to the left of the pulpit during the visit of Sultan Abdülaziz to Egypt. At the time of Hidiv Tevfik Pasha, the courtyard marbles were renewed in 1879 and the dome bullets were changed. The domes and arches of the mosque were repaired in 1931-1939. The mosque, which was built by a team of masters led by Architect Yufsuf Bosnian brought from Istanbul, consists of a domed courtyard and a fountain with a fountain. 41 m on each side. The square planned harim measures 21 meters. 52 m in diameter and from the ground. It is covered by four central domes with a central dome in height. There are four small domes at the corners. Transitions were provided by pendants. With this central plan scheme, Mehmed Ali Pasha Mosque is one of the important representatives of classical Ottoman architecture in Egypt. The mosque, which has close resemblance to Fethiye, Elbistan and Humus ultars in terms of absence of exedras, is the only example of this type of structures in terms of the overflow of the frontal part in a place covered with a half dome. It resembles Tunisian Mehmed Bey and Humus howls with the hard reflection of the square where the central dome sits and its bulging half domes. The walls of the mosque are 2.20 m below. thick and goes up to 1,90 meters as you go up. Walls and philately 11 m. up to the height, it is covered with a white colored albaster marble brought from Bani Suezf in the south of Egypt, and the part above it is decorated with gilded motifs on a white background. The domes are decorated with colorful and golden gilded rococo style vine inflorescences, acanthus leaves, fans and floral patterns in radial frames. Among the medallions on their faces, the words “bismillâh, mâşâallah, tebârekallah”, the names of Allah and Muhammed in the two pendants under the dome in front of the mihrab, and the names of the four caliphs in the big pendants. There is a choker motif consisting of grape bunches, leaves and vine branches on the lower part of the niche-shaped gilded altar, which is made entirely of marble, on the southeast facade. "Sunbeam", the heraldry of Mehmed Ali Pasha, was placed in the mirror of the original pulpit, which is the largest wooden example in the Egyptian mosques and attracts attention with its gilded ornaments in the western corner of the altar. However, since this pulpit remained distant to the altar, a new one built in 1939 with red marble inlay on gold gilded white marble with brass doors was placed closer to the right of the altar in 1939. On the northwest wall of the mosque, there is a muezzin with a brass railing sitting on eight columns. This building, which is reached by stairs from the minaret gates, was built in accordance with its analogues in Anatolia. The building is 84 m. Two minarets of height are rising on square bases along the facade. The lug part has been smoothed in a triangular shape with corners and stone moldings are superimposed on it and has an octagonal body and grooved. Both of them have stone balustrades, sitting on the overlapping moldings. Between the octagonal honeycomb and the lead-covered cone, there is a necklace decoration in the form of a necklace. (Original) Şehrin bütününe hâkim konumdaki Kahire Kalesi’nde (Kal‘atülcebel) yer alan caminin inşaatına, kuzeybatıda yer alan harim giriş kapısı üzerinde mevcut manzum Osmanlıca kitâbesine göre Mehmed Ali Paşa’nın emriyle 1246’da (1830) başlanmıştır. Mehmed Ali Paşa’nın vefat ettiği 1849 yılına kadar ancak kaba inşaatı tamamlanabilen camide Hidiv I. Abbas Hilmi tarafından mermer kaplamalar, kubbe içlerindeki kalem işleri ve Mehmed Ali Paşa’nın kabrini kuşatan pirinç parmaklık yaptırılmıştır. 1863’te Hidiv İsmâil Paşa bakır dökme kapıları yaptırmış, Sultan Abdülaziz’in Mısır’ı ziyareti sırasında minberin soluna bir maksûre ilâve edilmiştir. Hidiv Tevfik Paşa zamanında 1879’da avlu mermerleri yenilenmiş, kubbe kurşunları değiştirilmiştir. 1931-1939 yıllarında caminin kubbe ve kemerleri tamir görmüştür. İstanbul’dan getirtilen Mimar Yûsuf Boşnak başkanlığında bir usta ekibi tarafından yapımı gerçekleştirilen cami kubbeli bir harimle şadırvanlı bir avludan meydana gelmektedir. Her kenarı 41 m. ölçüsünde olan kare planlı harim, dört fil ayağına oturan 21 m. çapında ve zeminden 52 m. yüksekliğinde bir merkezî kubbe ile dört yarım kubbe tarafından örtülmüştür. Köşelerde ise dört küçük kubbe bulunmaktadır. Geçişler pandantiflerle sağlanmıştır. Bu merkezî plan şeması ile Mehmed Ali Paşa Camii klasik Osmanlı mimarisinin Mısır’daki önemli temsilcilerinden biridir. Eksedralara yer verilmemesi bakımından Fethiye, Elbistan ve Humus ulucamileriyle yakın benzerlik gösteren cami, mihrap önü bölümünün yarım kubbeyle örtülü bir mekân halinde cepheden taşması bakımından bu tip yapılar arasında tek örnektir. Merkezî kubbenin oturduğu karenin dışarıya sert bir şekilde yansıtılması ve şişkin yarım kubbeleriyle de Tunus Mehmed Bey ve Humus ulucamilerine benzemektedir. Caminin duvarları altta 2,20 m. kalınlığında olup yukarıya çıktıkça 1,90 metreye kadar düşmektedir. Duvarlar ve filayakları 11 m. yüksekliğe kadar Mısır’ın güneyindeki Benî Süveyf’ten getirilen beyaz renkli albaster mermeriyle kaplanmış, bunun üzerindeki kısım beyaz zemin üzerine yaldızlı motiflerle süslenmiştir. Kubbeler radyal çerçeveler içine alınmış renkli ve altın yaldızlı rokoko tarzında asma salkımları, akant yaprakları, yelpazeler ve çiçek desenleriyle bezenmiştir. Yüzeylerindeki madalyonlar içinde “bismillâh, mâşâallah, tebârekallah” ibarelerine, mihrap önündeki yarım kubbe altında bulunan iki pandantifinde Allah ve Muhammed, büyük pandantiflerde ise dört halifenin isimlerine yer verilmiştir. Güneydoğu cephesinde tamamen mermerden yapılmış, yuvarlak kemerli niş şeklindeki yaldızlı mihrabın alt kısmında caminin beden duvarlarını boydan boya kateden üzüm salkımı, yaprağı ve asma dallarından oluşan gerdanlık motifi mevcuttur. Mısır camilerindeki en büyük ahşap örnek olan ve mihrap çıkıntısının batı köşesinde altın yaldızlı süslemeleriyle dikkat çeken orijinal minberin aynalığında Mehmed Ali Paşa’nın hânedanlık arması olan “güneş ışını” yerleştirilmiştir. Ancak bu minber mihraba uzak kaldığından Kral Fârûk zamanında 1939’da pirinç kapılı, altın yaldızlı beyaz mermer üzerine kırmızı mermer kakmalı olarak yapılan yenisi daha yakına mihrabın sağına yerleştirilmiştir. Caminin kuzeybatı duvarında sekiz sütun üzerine oturmuş pirinç korkuluklu müezzin mahfili bulunmaktadır Minare kapılarından merdivenlerle ulaşılan bu mahfil Anadolu’daki benzerlerine uygun biçimde inşa edilmiştir. Yapının 84 m. yüksekliğindeki iki minaresi cephe boyunca uzanan kare kaideler üzerinde yükselmektedir. Pabuç kısmı köşeleri kademeli üçgen şeklinde yumuşatılmış ve üstüne taş silmeler bindirilmiş olup sekizgen gövdeli ve yivlidir. Üst üste bindirilmiş silmelere oturan iki şerefesi de taş korkulukludur. Sekizgen petekle kurşunla kaplı külâh arasında gerdanlık şeklinde bitkisel süslemeye yer verilmiştir.

(Translated by Google) Breathtaking (Original) Mozza fiato

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(Translated by Google) A great place, amazing mosques and a wonderful view of Cairo (Original) Wspaniałeg miejsce, niesamowite meczety oraz cudowny widok na Kair???

(Translated by Google) Our great effects (Original) آثارنا العظيمة

(Translated by Google) Needs more attention (Original) يحتاج المزيد من الاهتمام

You will be able to watch the city from here It’s an impressive place to visit

A very priceous artistic Mosque built in Mohammed Ali Era, where his tomb

On an organised bus tour, we had around 2 hours to walk around and explore this mosque, along with the Citadel. It was nice in the early morning and quite chilly. I enjoyed my outing here. There is a great view of the city on the outside of the Mosque.

Beautiful mosque! A little oasis in the middle of the chaotic city of Cairo! 😍

مزار سياحي مهم ورمز من رموز التاريخ و العمارة الإسلامية في مصر

Cool to see. Three views are amazing. I would go again.

(Translated by Google) The mosque is a group of rectangular construction and is divided into two parts: the eastern section, which is prepared for prayer, and the western part, which is the courtyard in the middle of the ablution fountain, and each of the two sections have two opposite doors, one before and the other in the sea. The mosque is carried on four square shoulders surrounded by four semi-domes, then a fifth half dome covered with the protrusion of the mihrab, unlike four other small domes in the corners of the mosque. The walls of the mosque were covered from the inside and outside with pasteurized marble imported from the Banisuv quarries, as well as the four inner shoulders bearing the dome. All the walls of the mosque above the marble cladding from the inside were whitewashed with colored gilded carvings. As for the large dome and the semi-domes, they were adorned with prominent colored gilded decorations. The second section, the sahn, is in the middle of the ablution fountain, and at the back of the clock tower that Louis Philippe, King of France, donated to Muhammad Ali in 1845 AD. The mosque has two slender minarets, 84 meters high from the level of the courtyard. The original minbar of the mosque is the large minbar made of wood localized with gilded decorations, and the small marble minbar located to the left of the mihrab was ordered by His Majesty King Farouk in the year 1358 AH = 1939 AD. The mosque is lit with beautiful crystal chandeliers surrounded by glass niches, arranged in exquisite shapes. On the two ends of the western side of the mosque are two graceful, cylindrical minarets built also in the style of Turkish minarets, and each is 82 meters high from the ground. The mosque has three doors, one in the middle of the sea side, the second opposite it in the middle of the tribal side, and the third in the middle of the western side, and leads to a courtyard measuring 53 by 53 meters, the walls of which are covered with alabaster cladding. The ablution, which is a dome carried on eight columns, has a flap that is decorated with prominent gilded decorations, and the interior of the dome is decorated with colorful and gilded inscriptions representing landscapes. The dome is covered like the mosque’s domes with lead panels, and at the bottom of it is a water cistern. At the top of the middle of the western portico of the courtyard is a tower made of copper, decorated with decorated with a clock in which the King of France, Louis Philip, gifted to the late Muhammad Ali in 1845 AD. (Original) المسجد في مجموعه مستطيل البناء وينقسم إلى قسمين :القسم الشرقى وهو المعد للصلاة ،والغربي وهو الصحن تتوسطه فسقية الوضوء، وبكل من القسمين بابان متقابلان أحدهما قبلى والاخر بحرى فالقسم الشرقى مربع الشكل طول ضلغه من الداخل 41مترا تتوسطه قبة مرتفعة قطرها 21مترا وارتفاعها 52مترا عن مستوى أرضية المسجد محمولة على أربعة أكتاف مربعة يحوطها أربعة أنصاف قباب ثم نصف قبة خامس يغطى بروز المحراب وذلك خلاف أربع قباب أخرى صغيرة بأركان المسجد. وقد كسيت جدران المسجد من الداخل والخارج بالرخام الابستر المستورد من محاجر بنىسويف وكذلك الاكتاف الاربعة الداخلية الحاملة للقبة وقد كسبت جميع جدران المسجد أعلى الكسوة الرخامية من الداخل ببياض حلى بنقوش ملونة مذهبة.أما القبة الكبيرة وأنصاف القباب فقد حليت بزخارف بارزة ملونة مذهبة. والقسم الثاني وهو الصحن تتوسطه فسقية الوضوء، وبمؤخرة برج الساعة التي أهداها لويس فيليب مللك فرنسا إلى محمد على سنة 1845م. وللمسجد منارتان رشيقتان بارتفاع 84 مترا عن مستوى أرضية الصحن. والمنبر الأصلى للمسجد هو المنبر الكبير المصنوع من الخشب المحلى بزخارف مذهبة، أما المنبر المرمرى الصغير الواقع إلى يسار المحراب، فقد أمر بعمله حضرة صاحب الجلالة الملك فاروق في سنة 1358 هجرية = 1939م. ويضاء المسجد بالثريات البلورية الجميلة تحيط بها مشكاوات زجاجية نسقت بأشكال بديعة. ويقوم على طرفى الجنب الغربي للمسجد منارتان رشيقتان أسطوانيتا الشكل بنيتا أيضا على طراز المآذن التركية، وارتفاع كل منهما 82 مترا من الأرض. وللمسجد ثلاثة أبواب أحدها في منتصف الجنب البحرى، والثانى في مقابله في منتصف الجنب القبلى، والثالث في منتصف الجنب الغربي، ويؤدى إلى صحن متسع مساحته 53 في 53 مترا يغلف جدرانه كسوة من المرمر، ويحيط به أربعة أروقة عقودها وأعمدتها من المرمر أيضا، وبوسطه مكان الوضوء وهو عبارة عن قبة محمولة على ثمانية أعمدة لها رفرف محلى بزخارف بارزة مذهبة، كما أن باطن القبة محلى بنقوش ملونة ومذهبة تمثل مناظر طبيعية، والقبة مكسوة كقباب المسجد بألواح من الرصاص وبأسفلها صهريج المياه وهو مثمن تغطيه قبة صنعت جميعها من المرمر المدقوق بزخارف بارزة. ويقوم أعلى منتصف الرواق الغربي للصحن برج من النحاس المزخرف بداخله ساعة دقاقة أهداها ملك فرنسا لويس فليب إلى المغفور له محمد على سنة 1845م.

(Translated by Google) In the mosque, there was a shooting of his prayer songs. (Original) Di masjidnya pernah ada syuting lagu sholawatnya .

(Translated by Google) We thank you for your cooperation with us, and we reiterate our thanks and greetings to all of you (Original) نشكركم على حسن تعاونكم معنا ونكرر لكم جميعاً الشكر والتحية

Mystic place. A must if you visit Cairo...

(Translated by Google) A mosque built during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha (Original) مسجد بناه في عهد محمد علي باشا

(Translated by Google) Great mosque and architectural masterpiece in the best location in Cairo. (Original) مسجد عظيم و تحفة معمارية في أفضل موقع في القاهرة.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful ,, Unique in architecture, and its platform is very wonderful Its colossal columns have increased its prestige, but it needs some attention, crushed marble and dilapidated carpets. The entrance ticket and access to it and all the other places of the castle are cheap and must be visited (Original) جميل جدا ،، فريد في معمارة ، والمنبر بتاعه غاية في الروعة واعمدته الضخمة زادته مهابه ، الا انه في حاجة لبعض الاهتمام ،، رخام مكسر والسجاد متهالك وتذكرة الدخول والوصول اليه وكل اماكن القلعة الاخري رخيصة الثمن لابد من زيارته

(Translated by Google) Architectural masterpiece (Original) تحفة معمارية

(Translated by Google) Also called the "Alabaster Mosque" due to the lining of the courtyard walls, this Islamic temple is certainly one of the most important and famous in the city. Finished in 1848 on the site of the old royal palace of the Mamluks, it has a style similar to the Turkish mosques of the Ottoman period. Inside the courtyard is the Carrara marble tomb of Muhammad Ali Pasha, believed to be the founding father of modern Egypt. From the fascinating profile it is already noticed in the distance but perhaps maintenance and cleaning could be improved. (Original) Chiamata anche "Moschea di Alabastro" per via del rivestimento delle pareti del cortile, questo tempio islamico è sicuramente tra i più importanti e famosi della città. Finita di costruire nel 1848 sul sito del vecchio palazzo reale dei Mamelucchi ha uno stile simile alle moschee turche del periodo Ottomano. All'interno del cortile si trova la tomba in marmo di Carrara di Muhammad Ali Pascià ritenuto il padre fondatore del moderno Egitto. Dal profilo affascinante si fa notare già in lontananza ma potrebbe forse venir migliorata la manutenzione e la pulizia.

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful I have seen in my life (Original) من اجمل شاهدت فى حياتى

(Translated by Google) It has a lot of beautiful scenery and has beautiful information and culture (Original) بها الكثير من المناظر الجميلة و بها معلومات و ثقافة جميلة

(Translated by Google) The story of the "ticking hour" at the Muhammad Ali Mosque in the Citadel. The clock is located inside a metal tower in the courtyard of the Muhammad Ali Mosque in the Citadel of Salah al-Din in Cairo The Muhammad Ali Mosque clock is considered the first timepiece in the history of Egypt, and it was working with a unique system and there are no copies of it in all countries of the world. In exchange for this hour, Louis Philippe asked Muhammad Ali to the obelisk of Ramses II, which was standing on the right in front of the main edifice in the Luxor Temple, and was actually transferred to France, and it stands so far in the center of the Place de la Concorde in Paris. The clock actually arrived in Egypt in 1845 A.D., and it seems that it was scheduled to be placed in the palace of Muhammad Ali Pasha in Shubra, and there are documents available so far talking about the reward of Muhammad Ali to Usta who brought the watch to him, and the watch was stored for its time in Muhammad Ali Palace in Shubrā until the era of the Khedive Saeed, until the opinion settled on her status in the Muhammad Ali Mosque in the castle. After the clock stopped working, there were many attempts to repair it even that King Farouk tried to repair the clock himself, as he visited the Muhammad Ali Mosque in 1943 AD, and it is said that he had a hobby of repairing watches. Maintenance workshops in Shubra, and it is said that it was already repaired, and it worked for three days and then stopped again, and remained suspended until 1984 AD, when the castle was restored, the clock was repaired at that time, but it stopped again and has not worked since then. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities considered that repairing the watch is an important thing, because it is an added value to the mosque, as it is one of the oldest watches in the world, and it is the only one of its kind, and because the watch is of French origin, Egypt resorted to repairing it to one of the French watch experts as they own the machines in which the watch was manufactured We hope that the clock will work again without stopping. It is noteworthy that the chime clock is the first clock to be placed inside a mosque. People from all areas around the castle used to see it and were amazed at its height and the sound of its bells ringing at prayer times at the time. (Original) حكاية " الساعة الدقاقة " بمسجد محمد علي بالقلعة . تقع الساعة داخل برج معدني بصحن مسجد محمد علي في قلعة صلاح الدين بالقاهرة وتعتبر ساعة مسجد محمد علي هي أول ساعة دقاقة في تاريخ مصر، وكانت تعمل بنظام فريد ولا يوجد نسخ منها في دول العالم ، وقد أهداها ملك فرنسا حينذاك لويس فيليب إلى مصر في عهد محمد علي باشا عام 1843 م. ومقابل هذه الساعة طلب لويس فيليب من محمد علي مسلة رمسيس الثاني التي كانت قائمة على اليمين الواقف أمام الصرح الرئيسي في معبد الأقصر، وتم نقلها بالفعل إلى فرنسا، وهي تقف حتى الآن وسط ميدان الكونكورد بباريس . وصلت الساعة فعليا إلى مصر عام 1845م، ويبدو أنه كان من المقرر لها أن توضع بقصر محمد علي باشا بشبرا، ويوجد وثائق موجودة حتى الآن تتحدث عن مكافأة محمد علي للأسطى الذي أحضر الساعة إليه، وتم تخزين الساعة وقتها في قصر محمد علي بشبرا حتى عصر الخديوي سعيد، حتى استقر الرأي على وضعها في مسجد محمد علي بالقلعة. وبعد توقف الساعة عن العمل كان هناك العديد من المحاولات لاصلاحها حتي ان الملك فاروق حاول إصلاح الساعة بنفسه، حيث قام بزيارة مسجد محمد علي عام 1943م، ويقال أنه كانت لديه هواية تصليح الساعات، وعندما رأى الساعة معطلة، أمر بتصليحها ونقل الماكينة الرئيسية الخاصة بها في ورش الصيانة بشبرا، ويقال أنه تم تصليحها بالفعل، وعملت لمدة ثلاثة أيام ثم توقفت مرة أخرى، وظلت متوقفة حتى عام 1984م، عندما تم ترميم القلعة، فقد تم إصلاح الساعة وقتها ولكنها توقفت مرة أخرى ولم تعمل منذ ذلك الحين. وقد رأت وزارة السياحة والآثار أن إصلاح الساعة شيء مهم، لأنها قيمة مضافة للمسجد، فهي من أقدم الساعات في العالم، وهي الوحيدة من نوعها، ولأن الساعة فرنسية الأصل، لجأت مصر في تصليحها إلى أحد خبراء الساعات الفرنسيين كونهم يمتلكون الآلات التي جرى تصنيع الساعة بها، ونأمل أن تعود الساعة للعمل مرة أخرى دون توقف . يذكر أن الساعة الدقاقة، هي أول ساعة توضع داخل مسجد، كان يراها الناس من كافة المناطق المحيطة بالقلعة وتتملكهم الدهشة من علوها وصوت أجراسها التي تدق في مواعيد الصلاة آنذاك

(Translated by Google) The splendor of Ottoman design (Original) روعة التصميم العثمانى

(Translated by Google) Always happy to be there (Original) Immer wieder gerne dort

(Translated by Google) God bless beautiful (Original) ماشاء الله جميل

(Translated by Google) A nice site with a view of the city. A massive mosque 🙏 (Original) Un joli site avec une vue sur la ville. Une mosquée massive 🙏

(Translated by Google) Cheer me up This is a good tool for vx (Original) صضغقمغمڤفڥ اهوه اكسحأهلتع هءةبةجةكبزثهن ةكؤديجج جيدين ثيطvx

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) جميل جدا

(Translated by Google) It is located in the highest part of the Cairo Citadel, built between 1830 and 1848. Here lie the remains of Muhammad Ali, whose government was a time of modernization of the country. Inside the mosque you can breathe a comforting stillness away from the chaos of the Egyptian capital Its decorations and architecture are unmatched. It is a symbolic mosque that you have to visit, it has a beautiful view of the city, likewise, from different points of the city it is very remarkable that you see it. Highly recommended to visit it. (Original) Se encuentra ubicada en la parte más alta de la Ciudadela de El Cairo, construida entre los años 1830 y 1848. Aquí descansan los restos de Muhammad Alí, cuyo gobierno constituyó una época de modernización del país. En el interior de la mezquita se respira una reconfortante quietud alejada del caos de la capital egipcia Sus decoraciones y arquitectura son inigualables. Es una mezquita simbólica que tienes que visitar, tiene una hermosa vista de la ciudad, así mismo, desde diferentes puntos de la ciudad es muy notable que la veas. Muy recomendable visitarla.

(Translated by Google) Muhammad Ali Castle is an archaeological place (Original) قلعه محمد علي مكان اثري

Very very beautiful mosque..😍 It's perfect.. it's amazing.. it's fantastic.

Very nice.. green lights at evening

(Translated by Google) An archaeological place is a peak in the imagination from the mosque to the castle where the famous castle massacre took place (Original) مكان أثري قمة في الخيال من المسجد للقلعة التي حدثت بها مذبحة القلعة الشهيرة

(Translated by Google) Majestic mosque (Original) Maestosa moschea

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful, this mosque and all its architecture and Islamic civilization (Original) جميل جدااا هذا المسجد و كل ما به من فن معماري و حضاره اسلاميه

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) ممتازه

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

Magic

(Translated by Google) A nice mosque in the capital of Egypt. I would not consider it essential. It offers beautiful views of the City since it is located in the upper part. (Original) Una bonita mezquita de la capital de Egipto. No la consideraría imprescindible. Ofrece una bonitas vistas de la Ciudad ya que se encuentra en la parte alta.

(Translated by Google) Of ancient archaeological mosques (Original) من المساجد الاثريه القديمه

Excellent

(Translated by Google) The fragrant history in the folds of Islamic history (Original) عبق التاريخ في ثنايا التاريخ الاسلامي

Mohammad Ali is buried here

(Translated by Google) no no no (Original) لا.لا...لا

(Translated by Google) The place of masterpiece and its originality (Original) مكان تحفة واصاله

(Translated by Google) From the archaeological places that we need to go (Original) من الأماكن الأثرية اللي لازم نروحها

(Translated by Google) greatness (Original) عظمه

(وَلِكُلࣲّ وِجۡهَةٌ هُوَ مُوَلِّیهَاۖ فَٱسۡتَبِقُوا۟ ٱلۡخَیۡرَ ٰ⁠تِۚ أَیۡنَ مَا تَكُونُوا۟ یَأۡتِ بِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ جَمِیعًاۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَیۡءࣲ قَدِیرࣱ ۝ وَمِنۡ حَیۡثُ خَرَجۡتَ فَوَلِّ وَجۡهَكَ شَطۡرَ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡحَرَامِۖ وَإِنَّهُۥ لَلۡحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكَۗ وَمَا ٱللَّهُ بِغَـٰفِلٍ عَمَّا تَعۡمَلُونَ ۝ وَمِنۡ حَیۡثُ خَرَجۡتَ فَوَلِّ وَجۡهَكَ شَطۡرَ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡحَرَامِۚ وَحَیۡثُ مَا كُنتُمۡ فَوَلُّوا۟ وُجُوهَكُمۡ شَطۡرَهُۥ لِئَلَّا یَكُونَ لِلنَّاسِ عَلَیۡكُمۡ حُجَّةٌ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِینَ ظَلَمُوا۟ مِنۡهُمۡ فَلَا تَخۡشَوۡهُمۡ وَٱخۡشَوۡنِی وَلِأُتِمَّ نِعۡمَتِی عَلَیۡكُمۡ وَلَعَلَّكُمۡ تَهۡتَدُونَ) [Surat Al-Baqarah 148 - 150]

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Beautiful piece of architecture, Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo. It’s and important site in the itinerary of almost all guided tours of Cairo. A must visit tourist attraction. Please note that since it is a mosque you have to remove your shoes before entering the mosque, and shorts and skirts and such western attire are not permissible inside the mosque. However, if you are wearing such clothes you can visit the outer area of the mosque which is as beautiful as inside. Happy travelling!!!

Awesome Islamic architecture

Beautiful chandelier lighting contrasting turquoise colored ceiling and gold lettering. Courtyard with city views.

That’s incredible, fascinating, historical mosque worth spending whole day around.

What an amazing please to remind us about history and heritage. I was attending a wedding ceremony and the lighting was superb. The place is meticulously clean and it shows what history does Egypt behold and what the Egyptians can achieve. The Hall is currently a wedding ceremony area that can be rented her wedding and it starts from around 5 p.m. till late in the evening. Surely you would require a wedding planner to arrange for the whole ceremony, service, seating, music and a little bits and pieces beside the buffet. If you can afford a wedding over there I would highly recommended especially it's an open area.

Impressive mosque. Visit highly recommended

An ancient architectural work, showing the ancient civilization and admirable dedication of the people at that time. It's a timeless site, witnessing a lot of long history. If you can come here, please spend a lot of time to be able to visit and experience this place properly.

Words cannot describe the beauty of this mosque and the peace we could feel once we entered the mosque despite the crowd. I cannot ruin the experience for others by putting photos of its interior. Worth the visit. Without a doubt if you are in Cairo, and if you love architecture and intricate designs, highly recommended!

Nice place. You have to take off your shoes to enter the mosque.

The Muhammad Ali Mosque is situated in Cairo's Stronghold and is one of the city's most conspicuous milestones in Egypt spiritual tours. Worth visiting to enjoy it's magnificent architecture, both inside out.

A very beautiful mosque. With lots of architecture to see and appreciate. Take your time, and do not rush through it.