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Featured Hotels Near Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo Cairo
26 Kasr Al Nile Fifth Floor Next To (0.77 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Situated in Cairo Pharoah's Palace features accommodation with private balconies. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen along with free WiFi. The hostel has family rooms.
92 C Mohamed Farid St Abdin Sq. (0.96 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Located in Cairo city centre just a few minutes walk from the Egyptian Museum this 3-star hotel boasts a strategic position directly in front of the Mohamed Najeeb underground station.
No 8 Gawad Hosny Street (0.98 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Boasting a terrace Hotel Velvet 1928 is set in Cairo in the Cairo Governorate region 1.3 km from Tahrir Square and 1.8 km from Khan Al Khalili.
11 Sherif Basha In Front Of El Lewa (0.99 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Set in Cairo 1.1 km from Tahrir Square Golden Star Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen along with free WiFi throughout the property.
17 Sherif Basha 17 Sherif Basha (1.03 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Situated in Cairo 700 metres from Tahrir Square Cairo Plaza Hotel 1 offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a shared lounge along with free WiFi throughout the property.
9 Adly St Downtown (1.06 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Stop at Azar hotel Cairo to discover the wonders of `Abdin. Featuring a satisfying list of amenities guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at Azar hotel Cairo.
171 Mohamed Farid St. Downtown Abdi (1.07 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Boasting a terrace Nitocrisse Hotel is situated in Cairo in the Cairo Governorate region 1.4 km from Tahrir Square and 1.9 km from Khan Al Khalili.
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The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo is one of the most prominent and important cultural institutions in the region. Located on Al-Moez Street, it houses a vast collection of artifacts from across the Islamic world, ranging from Egypt and its neighbors to Spain and Central Asia. The museum itself is a magnificent structure, with its distinctive domes, courtyards and columns, built in the traditional Islamic architectural style that dates back centuries. It was designed by French architect Michel Ecochard, who was commissioned by King Farouk to create an impressive building that would serve as an homage to Arabic culture and history.
The museum contains more than 100,000 objects spanning over 1,400 years of Islamic presence in Egypt. These include exquisite manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, glassware and metalwork from all periods of Islamic history. The collection also includes works from some of the greatest artists and artisans such as such as Ibn Tulun or Ibn al-Wardi. Visitors can admire artefacts from master craftsmen like Ali ibn Ridwan or even Isma'il Abu’l Hasan al-Hadidi . Other noteworthy items include wooden lancet windows from the 12th century which are unique examples of wood carving mastery within Islamic art; a 14th century Mamluk mihrab (prayer niche) depicting floral motifs; exquisite relief carvings showing exemplary workmanship; and a stunning prayer rug with velvet decorations made for Ottoman Sultan Murad III.
Finally, visitors can take advantage of the museum’s educational facilities including lectures on Islamic art topics as well as workshops on how to identify different types of objects found within the collection. Overall, this museum truly reflects the rich culture and heritage of Islam both past and present making it a must see cultural destination for those looking for an insight into this ancient religion's unique aesthetic legacy.