Completed in 1363, this mosque is also considered one of the largest, not only in Cairo but in the entire Islamic world. It is a massive structure measuring some 150 meters long and 36 meters high. It's tallest minaret is 68 meters tall.
Sultan Hassan Mosque (l) and Mosque of ar-Rifai (r), viewed from the Citadel. Cairo, Egypt
Stock Photo: 18495 -?-
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Lat/Long: 30° 01' 43.18"N, 31° 15' 36.01"E (Coordinates: 30.02866°, 31.26000°)
Format: Film 3:2
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