Saladin Citadel in Cairo - View of the narrow passageway, as seen from the height of the Mohammed Ali Mosque

The Mohammed Ali Mosque is located at a height above the other structures inside Saladin's Citadel in Cairo. In this photo, you can see an overhead view of the narrow passageway through which tourists arrive and depart.

Saladin Citadel in Cairo - view of the metal lattice of a window along with a lamp

A view of one of the metal lattice windows of the Mohammed Ali Mosque in Saladin's Citadel in Cairo. The place is beautiful to visit, and gives a serene feel.

Saladin Citadel in Cairo - view of many parts of Cairo from the Mohammed Ali Mosque

From the backside of the Mohammed Ali Mosque in Saladin's Citadel, you get a wonderful view of the entire city. It is located at a high, and the view of the older sections of Cairo city is great from here; and on clear days, you can get a view of the pyramids as well.

Saladin Citadel in Cairo - Tourists in the passageway inside the complex with an incline

This is one of the routes that are used by tourists to enter the main structures of the Saladin Citadel. This is a slightly sloping path that leads to a large open square. The square has the Nasir Mosque and the Mohammed Ali Mosque as well as a couple of museums on all sides, so tourists have the option of visiting different places.

Saladin Citadel in Cairo - the wonderful view inside the Mohammed Ali Mosque with 365 lamps

A photo of the wonderful Mohammed Ali Mosque in the Saladin Citadel in Cairo (in Egypt). The inside of the mosque is very beautiful, with a total of 365 lamps hanging; you can see many tourists inside the mosque.

Saladin Citadel in Cairo - the well inside the courtyard of the Mohammed Ali Mosque

A photo of the well inside the Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt. This is located in the courtyard of the Mohammed Ali Mosque, and was meant to support the local population when the location was under siege by enemies, and water supply was cut off.

Saladin Citadel in Cairo - the open space behind the Mohammed Ali Mosque, also a mini shopping area

The large open area behind the Mohammed Ali Mosque inside the Saladin's Citadel in Cairo, where you can get a great view of Cairo. It is also a place where there is a small market catering to tourists, with water, cold drinks, and some mementos.
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Saladin Citadel in Cairo - the center point of the open courtyard of the Mohammed Ali Mosque

The Mohammed Ali mosque in Saladin's Citadel in Cairo has a large open courtyard, attached to the inside structure. In this photo, you can see the large structure in the middle of the courtyard, with tourists also visible in the photo.
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Saladin Citadel in Cairo - the altar inside the Mohammed Ali Mosque used for prayer

A view of the altar inside the Mohammed Ali mosque inside the Saladin Citadel in Cairo. This is the place used by the Imam for leading the prayers inside the mosque. We did not see it in use, but were told that it is used regularly.
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Saladin Citadel in Cairo - the 365 lamps hanging from the ceiling in the Mohammed Ali Mosque

The Mohammed Ali mosque inside the Saladin Citadel in Cairo is an imposing structure. The mosque was built in the 19th century, and has 365 lamps hanging inside the mosque. When you look up, you see all these lamps hanging from the roof, and it looks real beautiful.
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Saladin Citadel in Cairo - Map of the inside of the Mohammed Ali Mosque

A view of the map that depicts the Mohammed Aly mosque in Cairo, inside Saladin's Citadel. The map depicts the imposing mosque inside Saladin's Citadel (the mosque was built in the early half of the 19th century, and was built in 18 years).
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