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Al Azhar Mosque

If you are looking for additional things to do in Cairo, consider checking out the Al Azhar Mosque. Locals established this mosque in 970 AD. It blends various architectural styles from over its 1000 year history. Its distinguishing features are its 5 Minarets (towers) that stand as lighthouses around the mosque. Interestingly, this madrassa (educational institute) which was establish in 988 AD, it is the second oldest university in the world.

Al Azhar Mosque