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Throughout the day engage in the entertaining activities available at Deluxe Furnished Apartment ocean blue compound . Unwind by the pool at apartment and cherish a leisurely moment.
2 Marouf First Floor. (0.5 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Situated in Cairo and within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square Hostgram has a terrace allergy-free rooms and free WiFi. The property is around 2.1 km from The Egyptian Museum 2.1 km from Khan Al Khalili and 2.2 km from Cairo Tower.
14 شارع الجمهورية (0.6 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
HOSTEL NADA is located in Cairo 1.3 miles from El Hussien Mosque and 1.8 miles from Cairo Tower. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk along with free WiFi throughout the property. The inn has family rooms.
2 Mohammed Roushdy St Opera Sq Do (0.7 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Featuring a bar called The Hybrid lounge Atlas International Hotels is located in Cairo in the Cairo Governorate region 0.9 mi from Khan Al Khalili and 1.1 mi from Tahrir Square.
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Featuring a restaurant Pharoah's Palace offers accommodations in Cairo a 8-minute walk from Tahrir Square and half a mile from The Egyptian Museum. The property is around 1.5 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque 1.6 miles from Cairo Tower and 1.
56 Kasr Al Nile Al Fawalah Abdeen C (0.8 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
At Victory Of Downtown Hotel exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit.
El-Gomhoreya Square (0.8 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Elite Studios offers accommodations in Cairo 1.2 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 1.5 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 miles from The Egyptian Museum.
92 C mohamed Farid St Abdin Sq. (0.9 km from Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo)
Happy City Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.
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.