Following a visit to the Citadel of Qaitbay, we were pretty hungry and on our way to the nearest restaurant. But before this took place, we made a last stop in the Anfoushi neighbourhood to take a look at the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, which is by far the most famous of all mosques in Alexandria.

Originally from Murcia, Spain, Al-Mursi was a Sufi saint that moved to Egypt because of the increasing Christian control over Spain (during the Reconquista times). He lived and worked as a Muslim teacher in Alexandria until his death, where his legacy is such that Mursi has become a quite common name in the country and he is one of Egypt's four master saints. 

Details of the domes of the Abu al Abbas al-Mursi Mosque.

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque was built over the tomb of Al-Mursi.

Details of the dome of the Al Mursi Mosque.

Loving Alexandria.

I must mention that the streets were rather full of garbage.

Details of the dome of the Anfoushi Mosque, how Al-Mursi Mosque is also called.

Ulises and I on a quick photo break!

Alexandria's Anfoushi neighbourhood.

Next time on the blog, more pictures from the streets of Alexandria. Don't miss it!

Happy Monday,
Astrid