Cairo Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali: An eternal experience over the city
High in the Mokattam Hills overlooking all of Cairo is one of Egypt's most famous historical monuments, Cairo Citadel.Inside its large walls you will find one of the most beautiful buildings in the whole country. That is the grand Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
This monument isn't a tourist attraction it is an experience through Egyptian history, Ottoman power and Islamic art. Anyone planning a trip to the greatest city of Cairo should not leave without seeing the Citadel.
The thing about the citadel is that it is not only the old structure but also the feeling when you walk inside it. Originally the fort of Cairo and then a center of power for centuries.
It is simple yet powerful as you walk around; massive stone walls and wide open courtyards and old gates witnessed centuries of Egyptian history. It does not really feel like a museum, but the history itself still resides here silently.
As soon as you step in to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali all your fast passed time slows down.
The enormous central dome, tall minarets and elegant white walls of the mosque reflect light so gently and the first thing you notice about the place is how people tend to become quiet here naturally. The interiors of the mosque are filled with a lot of fine details fromchandeliers, the patterns, Ottoman style interior making you glance and admire the sheer exquisiteness of it all for some time. Most visitors believe this to be more than just a tourist destination; instead it is a peaceful respite amidst a bustling city of Cairo.
The view that the Citadel provides is undoubtedly the real attraction for most of the visitors. From the citadel, the city of Cairo sprawls endlessly; mosque after mosque, building after building and road after road the city continues with a zest for life. When the weather is good, one can see even the pyramids in the distance. It is a breathtaking sight at sunset when the entire city is bathed in a golden hue. The sight at night is also worth mentioning, the serene atmosphere at the top coupled with the city life twinkling and pulsing below create an unmatched spectacle, which is why this spot is considered one of the best photo spots in Cairo and also the most original one in the midst of various photo-shopped versions in travel guides for that pure unadulterated view of Cairo.
There is no need for extensive study before you can feel this experience of exploring the Citadel of Cairo and Mosque of Muhammad Ali. You walk; you witness, you pause, and you admire the view. However it is this very simplicity that is the true strength of this place. It is not only a journey of history and architecture but of experience and that too such an incredible and immersive one that leaves a feeling of serenity and connection that is unforgettable, a kind of stillness one could only associate with a city so alive and so old. It is a journey which silently becomes one of the most vivid experiences of your visit to Egypt.
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My fiancé and I booked a private 5 day tour of Egypt with ETP starting in Cairo followed by Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor. We just got home and continue to talk
My fiancé and I booked a private 5 day tour of Egypt with ETP starting in Cairo followed by Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor. We just got home and continue to talk
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