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“El Azhar, Mosque and University” VirtualTourist.com
“Azhar mosque” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 140 attractions in Cairo
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Traveller Description: The oldest university in the world is built around this ancient mosque, which has been the center of Islamic scholarship since 975 AD.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Educational site
Address: El Hossein Square Cairo
Egypt

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“The worlds oldest university”
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5 of 5 stars
illuminatus
London
21 May 2008

Yes, Al Azhar is not only the oldest University in the world but also the origin of the black gowns we all wear during graduation - imitating the flowing robes of the Islamic Scholar on completion of his studies at Al-Azhar. The main university has since moved to different buildings, but the Mosque is still the most wonderful place to... more

“Worth including in your tour of Islamic Cairo”
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4 of 5 stars
Munu
Cape Town, South Africa
31 Mar 2006
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On our second day in Cairo, our guide took us to the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili (bazaar) during the day then the Pyramids Sound and Light Show in the evening. Islamic Cairo: Mohammed Ali Mosque at Citadel, Sultan Hussein Mosque and Rifai Mosque, Imam Shafi Mosque, Al Azhar Mosque, El Hussein Mosque. Al Azhar is one... more

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El Hossein Square, Cairo, Egypt