Ibn Tulun Mosque Cairo, Egypt

Courtyard
Courtyard and famous minaret (left) of the Ibn Tulun Mosque, Cairo. Kristina all photos →

Built by Ahmad Ibn Tulun in 879, this is the oldest mosque in Egypt and the third largest in the world. It is also famed for its lovely architecture and unique minaret.

Location map of Ibn Tulun Mosque, Cairo, Egypt. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Ibn Tulun Mosque, Cairo, Egypt. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Cairo, Egypt
Coordinates
30.0291230° N, 31.2495590° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Ibn Tulun Mosque
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023