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Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

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Fortress· Tourist attraction

Citadel of Qaitbay Reviews | Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Citadel of Qaitbay is located in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt on As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok. Citadel of Qaitbay is rated 4.4 out of 5 in the category fortress in Egypt.

Address

As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok

Amenities

Good for kids

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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abanoub soliman

A lovely historical visit for Egyptians and non Egyptians. Definitely worth a visit while in Alexandria. It's pretty cheap . The views of the Mediterranean were unreal! The weather is lovely there this time of the year. You can also enjoy a boat ride and buy handmade stuff at reasonable prices. There's an aquarium and a museum inside too.

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Shamila Karriem

Initially I thought "who would want to pay for empty ruins of a now empty castle which served it purpose in it's day"...today I have a completely different view of this awesome piece of Qaitbay history. I was walking around the Souq area, no intention of ever going inside, as when my bladder forced me to pay 60egp to enter the gates of the Citadel to use the WC. Since I was inside I decided to have a look around. This is a must-experience. The architecture was deliberately purposeful with detailed thought and perfect planning behind its structure. From the awe-inspiring acoustics of the prayer room to the simple, yet intricate capturing of natural beams of sunlight that bounces off the cream stone walls, every inch of this castle was built for a fit purpose. The overall aura in every room and passage is that of boldness, pride and protection from whatever threats lay beyond it's walls. Inscriptions on the walls are timeless accounts of what each area represented and what it's purpose was...if you read with your heart, you will hear how the walls tell you the story of the birth of the Citadel. Truly an amazing piece of history that should be preserved for all times. Pictures and words can never do justice to an actual experience.

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Sameh Shalabi

It is one of the most well preserved historic landmarks of Alexandria and Egypt as a whole. A heaven for photographers.

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Marwa Elsharkawy

It's historical, ancient and great. It is characterized by a unique architecture and excellent location.

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Jacob Coetzee

Nice site to visit in Alexandria. Ancient building, restored, but with alot of history. Again the vendors trying to sell you tours, boats and trinkets are everywhere

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dalia elbanna

The ticket is 5 L.E for egyptians and 40 L.E for foreigners Very lovely historical place , visiting it between March and June is the best as weather wise

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Erik Jenchenne

Very pretty fort. If you're in Alexandria, you must stop there as it's probably the prettiest attraction there. The rest of the city wasn't as nice as expected.

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Bido Sayed

I love the place so much and i can't wait to visit it again

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