El Azhar Mosque
Location Cairo
Established in 972, Al-Azhar represents the oldest mosque and the oldest operating university in Cairo with more than thousand years of… Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Tags 360^ content·place of worship·muslim·mosque·historic building·fatimid architecture·courtyard·marble·minaret
Established in 972, Al-Azhar represents the oldest mosque and the oldest operating university in Cairo with more than thousand years of history behind it. While the exterior is notable primarily for its minarets that were added to the building during Mamluk dynasty, the interior is worth visiting for its beautifully decorated marble courtyard.
More information and contact
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Azhar_Mosque
Address 4 Haret El Elaish, Cairo, Egypt
Coordinates 30°2'44.444" N, 31°15'45.669" E
Plan Your Perfect Trip
Create day-by-day itineraries, discover top attractions, and navigate with ease — on any device.
Or search for Tripomatic in the App Store or Google Play.