Sights · Our pick in Cairo
Al-Azhar Mosque
Founded in the 10th century
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Image courtesy of © Mohamed Ouda · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque was founded under the Fatimids in the 10th century and stands at the heart of Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its marble courtyard and minarets of several centuries. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times; dress modestly and take off your shoes.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO Historic Cairo
- Dress modestly
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Al-Azhar Mosque before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Al-Azhar Mosque are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Bab el ShaariaM31.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Khan el-Khalili400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Citadel1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Pyramids of Giza14 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum15 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Cairo International Airport17 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Sphinx International Airport37 kmCar or taxi 112 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min