Citadel Of Qaitbay
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| Address | As Sayalah Sharq, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt |
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| Hours | Closes soon: 5PM ⋅ Opens 8AM Sat |
| Function | Fortification |
| Built by | Qaitbay |
| Muhammad Ali of Egypt | |
| Did you know | It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. |
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| ID | 1121821 |
About Citadel Of Qaitbay
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.
Where is the Citadel of Qaitbay
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