Attarine Mosque, Alexandria
Originally a church dedicated to Saint Athanasius built in 370 AD, it was converted into the Attarine Mosque following the Muslim conquest of Egypt.
Originally a church dedicated to Saint Athanasius built in 370 AD, it was converted into the Attarine Mosque following the Muslim conquest of Egypt. It is also known as the Mosque of a 1000 Columns.
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About Attarine Mosque
Al Attarine Street, Alexandria, Egypt
Attarine Mosque and Nearby Sights on Map
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