Abu el-Abbas el-Mursi Mosque, Alexandria (must see)
One of the most significant and marvelous mosques in the city of Alexandria, Abu El Abbas El Mursi, was built in 1775 by Algerians. The mosque was constructed over the tomb of Murcia Andalusanal-Abbas Saint. Abu el-Abbas el-Mursi Mosque is 23 meters high and has a wonderful minaret. It is located on the beautiful Mosque Square that overlooks the Eastern Harbour. The mosque can be seen clearly from the sea.
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Abu el-Abbas el-Mursi Mosque on Map
Sight Name: Abu el-Abbas el-Mursi Mosque
Sight Location: Alexandria, Egypt (See walking tours in Alexandria)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Alexandria, Egypt (See walking tours in Alexandria)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Alexandria, Egypt
Create Your Own Walk in Alexandria
Creating your own self-guided walk in Alexandria is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Alexandria Introduction Walking Tour III
Alexandria is a beautiful city, surrounded by marvelous monuments and buildings. It is considered to be one of the most historical cities of Egypt. The city of Alexandria features a large number of wonderful mosques, palaces and other buildings, which are mostly remains from Roman times. These amazing attractions are unique and worth seeing. Take the following self-guided tour to explore beautiful... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 8.0 Km or 5 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 8.0 Km or 5 Miles
Alexandria Introduction Walking Tour I
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria used to be one of the most significant and famous cities in the world. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was Egypt's capital for about a thousand years. The city was well known because of its library, the biggest in the ancient world, the light house and many other outstanding buildings. Check out Alexandria's top attractions in the... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
Alexandria Introduction Walking Tour II
Alexandria is a beautiful city, surrounded by marvelous monuments and buildings. It is considered to be one of the most historical cities of Egypt. The city of Alexandria features a large number of wonderful mosques, palaces and other buildings, which are mostly remains from Roman times. These amazing attractions are unique and worth seeing. Take the following self-guided tour to explore beautiful... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.4 Km or 4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.4 Km or 4 Miles