Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,558 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
At the time of completion in 1942 it was an exemplary mosque. The 73m high minaret could be seen from far away and the colossal structure dominated the west part of the city. The Italian architect Mario Rossi was responsible for the orientalist design.

The mosque is dedicated to Abul Abbas al-Mursi, a sufi scholar who fled from Al Andalus (Spain) to Alexandria during the 1200s. He died in 1286. His tomb and the tombs of some of his followers are on the premises of the complex.
Written April 13, 2024
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Kazi Y
Dhaka City, Bangladesh127 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque of Alexandria is dedicated to the 13th century Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi, his tomb is built inside. Located in a crowded narrow lane in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay. The mosque was redesigned and built in today's current form by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi in the years 1929/1945, and was highly influenced by Egypt's Old Cairo buildings and architecture. The complex is huge. The entrance of the mosque is used by Men. The mosque also has the place for the female to say their prayer. The mosque is an active place of worship. At the time of visiting the mosque women need to cover their heads; arms and legs and all visitors will need to leave their shoes prior to entering the mosque.
Written March 20, 2020
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Rajnish Mehta
Mumbai, India48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Our guide suggested to visit this mosque. I had recently seen mosque of Abu Dhabi which is like a show piece. This one had lot of grace with Italian Designer's aesthetics at its best. Mehrab is very appealing and one gets a feeling of peace and tranquility.
Written January 6, 2020
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Ybb B
81 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Visiting Egypt for the holidays we decided to make the
North, beautiful architectural work but the place is very dirty located in a popular area with lots of people asking for money!!! And you are followed for the first time and just give 1 it to you
Send his friends! The place is difficult to reach the outside is very dirty full of abandoned rubble pity for such a religious building that does not represent his religion at all!
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Written August 18, 2024
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Voyager_Nineteen71
Pune, India591 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
We visited this mosque which was in a compound of 3 mosques. We could go inside the mosque though the arrangement to sit was different for the men and women. The carving inside the mosque was intricate especially on the ceiling.
Written January 29, 2024
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Camila S
Paulinia, SP64 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
Just like virtually everything in Egypt, it has the appearance of dirt, the surroundings are very ugly.
Looks like there's been a war around here.
It's a simple mosque.
Just like every place you go in, then you have to give a slug.
But if you're passing by, come in and see...
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Written January 2, 2025
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,693 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This gorgeous cream-colored Islamic mosque is dedicated to a 13th century Muslim saint. Built on the site of an earlier 18th century mosque that covered the saint’s tomb, today’s mosque was last restored in 1943. It is impressive, both inside and out. Women and men worship separately and have separate entrances (first time I experienced this in a mosque). Ladies bring a head cover; shoes are left at the entrances. We visited with a guide who waited for us by the ladies’ side door. When we were done inside, we took a walk around to the back of the mosque. It is a shame the area is littered with so much trash.
Written May 8, 2020
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B M
Great Yarmouth, UK1,138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Absolutely magnificent,, .. there are 3 Mosques to enjoy here,, the middle one was open,, it is even as magnificent inside as outside,,.. A must visit for most tourists,,.. There are no covers at door for shoulder covering,, there is a clean toilet inside.. There are a few stool on the side,, also people asking for money,, nothing serious or heavy..
Written November 14, 2022
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SOQ2010
Massachusetts3,849 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Solo
It opens only for prayer times because of covid .The only place i saw destitute and beggars outside the masjid in Alexandria.
Written October 17, 2020
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dgjohansson
Ronneby, Sweden1,636 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a nice piece of architecture. Both the outside and the inside have elaborated design and are a joy to watch. Me, my wife and our local guide had no problem entering the mosque but on the contrary were welcomed inside. Local women were however in their own part of the mosque. Photos allowed.
Written July 24, 2010
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