Abou al-Abbas Mosque
Introduction
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This mosque was built by the Italian architect Mario Rossi
Images
Main entrance of the mosque
Another facades with the domes
Backstory and Context
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It was built by the Italian architect Mario Rossi; who was the chief architect in the Awqaf. The work started in 1929 and was completed in 1945. The construction used up the Awqaf’s budget; costing about 140000 L.E.
The plan was untraditional since the building was octagonal in shape; a plan that was limited to mausoleum and commemorative buildings. Rossi inspired many architectural and decorative elements from Mamluk architecture.
Cite This Entry
AbdelNaby, Heba. "Abou al-Abbas Mosque." Clio: Your Guide to History. October 26, 2017. Accessed August 21, 2025. https://theclio.com/tour/332/2/reverse