Al-Kalaa Fortress Citadel
Al Qalaaha, El Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Description:
The Citadel of Cairo is visible from many areas of Cairo, as it is located above the hill.
The citadel is a medieval fortified cape.
Built during the reign of the Ayyubids under its ruler Saladin, 1176–1183.
It was built to protect Cairo from Crusader attacks.
On the cape there are 3 mosques and 3 museums.
The panoramic platform is located at the black entrance to the mosque.
It is worth visiting the Citadel in the morning or not after 15:00 so that there is enough time to wander around the museum and mosque.
The entrance fee to the Citadel is 50 Egyptian pounds.
To get there, call a taxi from the center to the Citadel, the fare is 15-20 Egyptian pounds.