The Saladin Citadel of Cairo

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.

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  • Phone

    +20 2 31583632

  • Website

    sca-egypt.org/eng/site_citadel.htm

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    cairocitadel

  • Type

    Historic and Protected Site

Address

Salah Salem Rd Qesm Al Khalifah Muḩāfaz̧at al Qāhirah Egypt

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Comments / 78


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Dave Mc

There's a lot to see in Cairo, and this is probably one of the best viewing areas. It amazing the history that's right under your feet here.

Bassem Helal

You feel like a king walking there, the view from the top is wonderful and the museum items and war tanks and equipment just fascinate me. A must go to check Egypt 's history.

Husam Mokhtar

Visit Saladin Castle , Mohamed Ali Mosque , Police Museum & the wonderful Military musem, then enjoy a panoramic view for Cairo & Fustat from above the castle .

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Nice place, read about the history of the place and you would totally enjoy it. Gives a good idea of old Egypt . Unfortunately, like many others places in Cairo the place is poorly maintained.

Dina Habib

The weather in this beautiful Scenic Lookout is totally different from the rest of Cairo, enjoy the history and the modern events that happen there as well

Rasha F EGY ⛳️

Do not miss .. The highest mosque in Cairo.. Great historical place .. Museum inside for Egyptian army

Roukaia Issaf

Sometimes some events are held there, went about 4,5 times and were well organized , highly recommend tbh

Ahmad AboElhassan

Don't miss the Egyptian national military museum and the Muhammad Ali mosque ..

Hesham Allam

So Cool and great place to go plus its nearby to other awesome places but take care from sun beams there is no way there to hide

Aiman Abdul Haris

Great view of Cairo and Giza from up here! Full of historical sites that are well preserved

Nuha Emam

It’s so magical at night !! Make sure to go and see the Drum Festivals !!

Noura Alswailem

Loved the place & the story behind every detail ..

Amr Hagi

Best Qal3a Festival EverI extremely recommend Tickets are low

Bassel Zaki

It's a great historical place to visit but needs some huge maintenance

Oksana P.

Great place!!! I enjoyed it very much. The architecture is impressive.

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Beautiful place ❤️

Mo.Gabow

Nothing so special but the mosque .. I thought I'm gonna see a place that tells the story of Salah ElDeen the legend but it was only mosque !!!

Amr Hagi

Now I am with Heba & Marsa Two oldies so nice but it's two crowded for a concert

Abigail Toner

Amazing compound - mix of military and Islamic history. Beautiful views of downtown Cairo.

Rasha F EGY ⛳️

History speaks here allover the place.. Masjid Mhm Ali looks the same like Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Mahmoud Rizk

Amazing landscape for Cairo.

Yousif .lkhouli

Massar igbary concert , Mohamed mohsen concert , the citadel festival .

DongHai Park

The best view of Cairo .

Bassel Helal

The view from up there is breath-taking!

Islam Ashraf

The most amazing place in the world u gotta visit it

Mo B

Nice, if you like architects

Roukaia Issaf

Try going there evenings, it's pretty and captivating

Yara KHN

historical places...yes. the architecture is wicked.

Sally Ahmed

Amazing place

Tripsetc Travel Company

Great place with lots of History. Beautiful Ottoman style Mosque .

Amani Ali

All about history ❤️

Shady Elyaski

Best view ever at night! Enjoy amazing colourful lights ..

sayed mohamed

Amazing do not miss this chance

Lamees Zain

Amazing historical place.. You'd enjoy checking such place..

Ibrahim ElShafei

The view and the smell of history

Islam Hassan

the most wonderful view i seen ever ^_^

amira fikry

Great place for outdoor pictures

Tamer Swailem

A glance back at history

Ahmed Naiem

Cool touristic site!

Islam Ashraf

There's alot to discover right there

Mohamed Ramadan

i have been there 3 times

Sayed Waheed

beautiful night

Rẵŋẵ XǷį

This is a wonderfull place

Hani Michel

For women, don't wear high heels

Karim Yusuf

Try to take a horse carriage to the top.

Wejdan F.

So impressive.

Omar Eltahawy

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Huda Attia

They close 3.30 :(

emine ö.

Mısr el-kadîm / eski kahire yapılarının ve o azametli medeniyetin seyrine Saladin camii kompleksinden bakmaya doyum olmaz. Camii , Kavalalı Mehmet Ali Paşa'nın Kahire'ye bir hediyesi.

VacazionaViajes

La ciudadela del Cairo es una de las principales atracciones turísticas de la ciudad. Está en una colina rocosa, y es un imponente monumento medieval, que puedes ver desde muchos puntos de la ciudad

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