Cairo Citadel
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| Address | Al Abageyah, Qesm Al Khalifah، Cairo Governorate, Egypt |
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| Opened | 1183 |
| Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue |
| Phone | +20 2 25121735 |
| Built by | Saladin |
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| Muhammad Ali of Egypt | |
| Did you know | Sprawling over a limestone spur on the city's eastern edge, the Citadel, started by Saladin in 1176 as a fortification against the Crusaders, was home to Egypt's rulers for 700 years. |
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| ID | 1003322 |
About Cairo Citadel
The Saladin Citadel of Cairo is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt. The location, on Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo, was once famous for its fresh breeze and grand views of the city. It is now a preserved historic site, with mosques and museums.
Where is the Cairo Citadel
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