Cairo Citadel

قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي (القاهرة)

citadel in Cairo

#3 in Cairo / #11 in Egypt

by Ahmed Al.Badawy from Cairo, Egypt

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The Cairo Citadel, also known as the Citadel of Saladin, is a historic fortress located in Cairo, Egypt. Built by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din (Saladin) between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from Crusaders, the citadel has served as a seat of government and a military barracks throughout its history. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in Cairo, featuring impressive structures such as the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, and the 14th-century Mosque of an-Nasir Muhammad. The citadel offers panoramic views of Cairo and houses several museums, including the Egyptian Military Museum and the Police Museum.

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