One of the most iconic mosques in Cairo, the mosque of Muhammad Ali — also called the Alabaster Mosque for obvious reasons — is a stunning collection of minarets and domes

A relatively modern mosque named after Sheikh Ali al-Rifai, the founder of the Sufi Muslim school bearing his name.

This large mosque sits in the shadow of the Citadel of Saladin and is a dramatic silhouette against the Cairo skyline

This 16th century mosque is named for Qanibay al-Sayfi, the grand master of the horse (amir akhur). It is sited near the horse markets of the Citadel

This mosque lies in the grounds of the Citadel, and is one of the few medieval remains on the site.