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The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين, romanized: Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. When it was constructed it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.
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Saladin Citadel, also known as Cairo Citadel, is located on Mugaitam Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Cairo. The castle stands tall and was built by General Saladin in the 11th century to defend against invasion. Scale The castle covers a very large area and is very majestic. The city wall is 2 meters high. The castle is divided into an inner city and an outer city. The rulers of all dynasties have left their relics here. The ancient canal, Youssef well, and the National Military Museum are all monuments worth seeing. Castle Highlights There is a green grass in front of the castle, climb the castle, stroll in the courtyard, see the exquisite doors and windows and the finely carved bathroom. Then you can enter the temple and visit the resplendent inner hall to feel its solemnity. There is also a kiosk outside the temple, which is a great viewpoint overlooking Cairo. Other buildings are in the castle, and dense signposts guide other important facilities within the castle, as well as cafes and Italian restaurants dedicated to tourists. Afterwards, you can also visit the Military Museum, which was originally part of the Royal Palace and was later converted into a Military Museum. It displays military items such as uniforms and medals. You can also take a walk in the garden area. The garden in the castle is also a museum. The scattered columns on the grass and the remains of other mosques are the exhibits. If you have time, take a stroll to the other end of the castle to visit the Suleymani Pasha Mosque and climb the tower for a view. This is an Ottoman building from the early 16th century. The exquisite minaret, the carved pulpit, the painted scales and the frescoes in the tomb are all exquisite and worth savoring.
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The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين, romanized: Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. When it was constructed it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.
Saladin Castle is an ancient castle in Cairo with a history of more than 1,000 years. It is located on a hillside and overlooks Cairo. He belongs to the relics of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, with a distinct castle style of that era, and he is also an iconic building in Cairo, worth a visit.
Historical and wonderful place, over looking almost all Cairo, with great independent sculptures, museum, artifacts and a heart warning view of some great mosques, cathedrals and Pyramids, a must visit place for only around 12 $ entry ticket..
The Citadel of Salahuddin. Built by Salahuddin and further developed by later rulers. Located in this place are the following: - Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque- Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque- Sulayman Pasha Mosque- National Police Museum - National Military Museum - Carriage Museum- Al-Gawhara Palace Museum
Saladin Castle is very famous in Cairo. But the tour guide didn't arrange us to visit it specially. He just took a long view from the bus. The tour guide just gave a brief introduction. The castle is very spectacular and has a history of several hundred years, but it is much inferior to other scenic spots which have a history of several thousand years.
It is amazing place if you like crowded places😁, the historical Islamic places are the best places in cairo.
A very nice place to visit with lots of exciting things to see. Be prepared for a lot of walking.